Preventing Childhood Obesity: A Two-pronged Approach Starting in Pregnancy and the First Year Postpartum

"Nutrition- individualize total energy intake with a minimum of 2000 kcal/day with a restriction of not more than 33% total energy intake, total carbohydrate of 40-50% total energy intake, total fat intake of 30% of total energy intake (substituting monounsaturated fatty acids for saturated and trans-fatty acids), and approximately 30% dedicated to protein intake.~Exercise-25 minutes of walking per session, 3-4 times per week, each subsequent week increasing by 2 mins to a maximum of 40 mins/session.~Family-based Behavioural Treatment (FBBT) Coupled with the individualized NELIP for each woman, FBBT will be presented in 3 group sessions (including family members), focussing on strategies to make healthy lifestyle choices with behavioural strategies."