Weight-loss Program for New Moms
UAB is conducting a study to determine if new moms who are overweight can lose more weight with the help of a personal weight-loss counselor and an individualized weight-loss plan. "For women, pregnancy and the year following delivery are high-risk periods for weight gain, putting some women at risk for obesity," says Delia West, Ph.D., associate professor of preventive medicine at UAB. The NEW Moms (Nutrition, Exercise & Weight-loss for Moms) program is a sensible approach to losing weight that encourages healthy eating habits and increased physical activity. "Participants work closely with a personal counselor who understands the challenges of becoming a new mom. Together, they develop healthy weight-loss and weight management skills."
Contact Joy Carter, Media Relations, 205-934-1676, [email protected].
###
RSS