Cardiometabolic outcomes at baseline (mean (standard error (SE))), three and six months for the intervention and control group, unless stated otherwise.

<p>Cardiometabolic outcomes at baseline (mean (standard error (SE))), three and six months for the intervention and control group, unless stated otherwise.</p

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome, at baseline, three and six months, by randomization group.

<p>Prevalence of metabolic syndrome, at baseline, three and six months, by randomization group.</p

Physical and mental quality of life at baseline, three, six, and 12 months, by randomization group.

<p><b>Abbreviations:</b> QoL, Quality of Life; PCS, Physical Component Score; MCS, Mental Component Score. Values are presented as mean±SE.</p

Flowchart of participants.

<p>Baseline values are based on number of participants for whom BMI was available. Due to intercurrent pregnancies, or reaching the goal of the intervention prior to 24 weeks (BMI<29 kg/m2 or >5% weight loss) or because participants did not attend the hospital visit, the numbers of participants are decreasing over time.</p