Publications by authors named "Rachel K Conlon"
Background/objectives: Sleep health has been associated with diet quality, but the relationship between chrononutrition patterns and multidimensional sleep health is unclear. This study identifies chrononutrition patterns among U.S.
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- The study investigates how sleep affects the relationship between changes in physical activity and excessive gestational weight gain (eGWG) among pregnant women with overweight or obesity.
- It found that while 80% of participants gained excessive weight, those who increased their physical activity in the third trimester had lower chances of eGWG, but only if they had good sleep quality, including adequate duration and efficiency.
- The results suggest that weight management programs for pregnant individuals should include an assessment of sleep habits during the second trimester to improve outcomes.