Determinants of weight loss after an intervention in low-income women in early postpartum.

Objective: Postpartum is a critical period for the development of obesity in women, yet there is limited research of factors associated with changes in weight during early postpartum. Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify determinants of weight loss after an intervention.

Methods: A sample of women in early postpartum was recruited from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children clinics, doctors' offices, and neighborhood centers (N = 58).

Motivations to eat are related to diet quality and food intake in overweight and obese, low-income women in early postpartum.

Healthful dietary practices and a return to prepregnancy weight are of significant importance in the prevention of obesity for women. The Eating Stimulus Index (ESI) was used to determine the relationship between motivations to eat and diet quality and food intake in 115 overweight/obese, low-income women in early postpartum. In this cross-sectional design, participants completed the ESI and food frequency questionnaire.

Diet quality as measured by the healthy eating index and the association with lipid profile in low-income women in early postpartum.

Early postpartum is a critical period that may initiate consumption of an unhealthful diet, which can lead to obesity and adverse lipid profiles. The Healthy Eating Index 2005 (HEI 2005) is a tool that assesses diet quality in terms of adherence to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Previous versions of HEI have shown to be associated with serum lipids.

Development and validation of the eating stimulus index in low-income, minority women in early postpartum.

Dietary modification to achieve weight loss during the postpartum period may be critical for prevention of obesity, particularly in low-income, minority women. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to develop and validate a measure to examine motivations to eat in low-income, minority women during early postpartum. A convenience sample of 179 triethnic women was recruited from the Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children clinics from June 2004 to April 2007.

Impaired zinc and copper status in children with burn injuries: need to reassess nutritional requirements.

Major burns are associated with impaired Zn and Cu status. These micronutrients are essential for bone matrix formation, linear growth, and wound healing. This study evaluated the status of Zn and Cu in burned children and assessed adequacy of supplementation.