There are metabolic consequences too, including lower energy, chronic illness, and increased overall body fat and weight. (philmaffetone.com)
In terms of next steps, Fox said more work needs to be done to understand fat density, and why and how it is associated with metabolic consequences of obesity (e.g., hypertension, abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, inflammation and insulin resistance). (sciencedaily.com)
In the interim, until a comprehensive potentially personalized life - course approach is instituted, efforts during pregnancy will by necessity be aimed at recognizing and mitigating the adverse metabolic consequences of maternal obesity during pregnancy on both the mother and her child.» (sciencedaily.com)