3. Results
As shown in At baseline, the mean age was 30.8 years. Based on pre-pregnancy self-reported body weight, 85% were classified as having a normal BMI, 12.5% as overweight, and the remaining 2.5% as underweight. Baseline characteristics of the participants are shown in The effects of intervention on anthropometry, dietary intake, and psychological distress at baseline and follow-up, as well as the comparison between the two groups, are presented in Changes in anthropometric measurements and blood markers are presented in Changes in dietary intake after the 3month intervention are presented in The evaluation of psychological distress with the HADS scale is presented in 