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VERTICAL BAR CHART: Weight Gain During Pregnancy,
by Race/Ethnicity,* 2004
(Percent of Pregnant Women)
Total
Less than 16 Pounds 13.0; 16 to 25 Pounds 23.9; 26 to 35
Pounds 30.6; 36-40 Pounds 12.4; 41 Pounds or More 20.0
Non-Hispanic White
Less than 16 Pounds 10.7; 16 to 25 Pounds 22.1; 26 to 35
Pounds 31.8; 36-40 Pounds 13.3; 41 Pounds or More 22.2
Non-Hispanic Black
Less than 16 Pounds 19.0; 16 to 25 Pounds 25.3; 26 to 35
Pounds 26.1; 36-40 Pounds 10.6; 41 Pounds or More 18.8
Hispanic
Less than 16 Pounds 16.1; 16 to 25 Pounds 28.2; 26 to 35
Pounds 29.5; 36-40 Pounds 10.9; 41 Pounds or More 15.2
*Data not reported for American Indian/Alaska Natives,
Asian/Pacific Islanders, and persons of more than one race.
Source: Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Sutton PD, Ventura SJ,
Menacker F, Kirmeyer S. Births: final data for 2004. National
Vital Statistics Reports, Vol. 55, No.1; 2006 Sept.
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