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Hlaing-Hlaing H, Dolja-Gore X, Tavener M, Hure AJ. Longitudinal analysis of the Alternative Healthy Eating Index-2010 and incident non-communicable diseases over 15 years in the 1973-1978 cohort of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Br J Nutr 2024; 131:143-155. [PMID: 37470131 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114523001605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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In studies that contain repeated measures of variables, longitudinal analysis accounting for time-varying covariates is one of the options. We aimed to explore longitudinal association between diet quality (DQ) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Participants from the 1973-1978 cohort of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH) were included, if they; responded to survey 3 (S3, 2003, aged 25-30 years) and at least one survey between survey 4 (S4, 2006) and survey 8 (S8, 2018), were free of NCDs at or before S3, and provided dietary data at S3 or S5. Outcomes were coronary heart disease (CHD), hypertension (HT), asthma, cancer (except skin cancer), diabetes mellitus (DM), depression and/or anxiety, and multimorbidity (MM). Longitudinal modelling using generalised estimation equation (GEE) approach with time-invariant (S4), time-varying (S4-S8) and lagged (S3-S7) covariates were performed. The mean (± standard deviation) of Alternative Healthy Eating Index-2010 (AHEI-2010) of participants (n = 8022) was 51·6 ± 11·0 (range: 19-91). Compared to women with the lowest DQ (AHEI-2010 quintile 1), those in quintile 5 had reduced odds of NCDs in time-invariant model (asthma: OR (95 % CI): 0·77 (0·62-0·96), time-varying model (HT: 0·71 (0·50-0·99); asthma: 0·62 (0·51-0·76); and MM: 0·75 (0·58-0·97) and lagged model (HT: 0·67 (0·49-0·91); and asthma: 0·70 (0·57-0·85). Temporal associations between diet and some NCDs were more prominent in lagged GEE analyses. Evidence of diet as NCD prevention in women aged 25-45 years is evolving, and more studies that consider different longitudinal analyses are needed.
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- Hlaing Hlaing-Hlaing
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW2305, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW2305, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW2305, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW2305, Australia
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Dempsey K, Mottola MF, Atkinson SA. Comparative Assessment of Diet Quality and Adherence to a Structured Nutrition and Exercise Intervention Compared with Usual Care in Pregnancy in a Randomized Trial. Curr Dev Nutr 2023; 7:100097. [PMID: 37441683 PMCID: PMC10334218 DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.100097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Background In trials testing the efficacy of diet and exercise modifications during pregnancy on health outcomes, assessment of participant adherence to interventions of diet and exercise is rarely reported, with few standard methods existing to measure adherence. Objective We aimed to assess the maternal diet quality and create an algorithm to evaluate adherence to an intervention of high protein/dairy nutrition and walking exercise from early pregnancy to birth. Methods In Be Healthy in Pregnancy randomized trial (NCT01693510), diet quality was measured using scores from an adapted PrimeScreen food frequency questionnaire, nutrient intake assessed by 3-day diet records, and physical activity using accelerometry at 14-17 (early), 26-28 (middle), and 36-38 (late) weeks' gestation. A novel adherence score was derived by combining data for compliance with prescribed protein and energy intakes and daily step counts in the intervention group. Between-group diet quality scores and changes in adherence scores in the intervention group across pregnancy were analyzed using generalized estimating equations adjusted for prepregnancy body mass index and study site. Results Diet scores were similar for intervention (n = 55) and control (n = 56) groups at baseline but only the intervention group significantly improved and maintained their scores from early to middle (18.7 ± 7.6 vs. 22.9 ± 6.1; P < 0.001) and late (22.5 ± 6.9; P < 0.008) pregnancy. Protein intake was significantly (P < 0.001) higher but energy intakes were similar in the intervention group compared with those in the control group. Adherence scores for the intervention increased significantly (P < 0.01) from early (1.52 ± 0.70) to midpregnancy (1.89 ± 0.82) but declined from midpregnancy to late (1.55 ± 0.78; P < 0.0005) pregnancy primarily owing to lower step counts. Conclusions Adherence to an intervention may decline toward the end of pregnancy, particularly in maintaining physical activity. Creation of adherence scores is a feasible approach to measure combined intervention compliance for diet and physical activity and may increase transparency in interpreting results of randomized trials in pregnancy.This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01689961 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01689961?cond=NCT01689961&rank=1; registered on 21 September 2012).
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- Kendra Dempsey
- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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Wilkinson SA, Schoenaker DAJM, de Jersey S, Collins CE, Gallo L, Rollo M, Borg D, Dekker Nitert M, Truby H, Barrett HL, Kumar S, Clifton V. Exploring the diets of mothers and their partners during pregnancy: Findings from the Queensland Family Cohort pilot study. Nutr Diet 2022; 79:602-615. [PMID: 35355379 PMCID: PMC9790493 DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIM Modifiable behaviours during the first 1000 days of life influence developmental trajectories of adult chronic diseases. Despite this, sub-optimal dietary intakes during pregnancy and excessive gestational weight gain are common. Very little is known about partners' dietary patterns and the influence on women's pregnancy dietary patterns. We aimed to examine dietary intake during pregnancy among women and their partners, and gestational weight gain patterns in the Queensland Family Cohort pilot study. METHODS The Queensland Family Cohort is a prospective, observational study piloted at a Brisbane (Australia) tertiary maternity hospital from 2018 to 2021. Participant characteristics, weight gain, dietary and nutrient intake were assessed. RESULTS Data were available for 194 pregnant women and their partners. Poor alignment with Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommendations was observed. Highest alignment was for fruit (40% women) and meat/alternatives (38% partners) and lowest for breads/cereals (<1% women) and milk/alternatives (13% partners). Fewer women (4.4%-60.3%) than their partners (5.4%-92.3%) met guidelines for all micronutrient intakes from food alone, particularly folic acid, iodine, and iron. Women were more likely to meet daily recommendations for fruit, vegetables, dairy, bread/cereals, and meat/alternatives when their partners also met recommendations. Women with a higher pre-pregnancy body mass index were more likely to gain above recommended weight gain ranges. CONCLUSIONS In this contemporary cohort of pregnant women and their partners, sub-optimal dietary patterns and deficits in some nutrients were common. There is an urgent need for evidence-informed public health policy and programs to improve diet quality during pregnancy due to intergenerational effects.
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- Shelley A. Wilkinson
- Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, School of Human Movements and Nutrition SciencesThe University of QueenslandSt LuciaQueensland
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical EducationUniversity of SouthamptonSouthamptonUK,NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research CentreUniversity of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation TrustSouthamptonUK,School of Medical, Indigenous and Health SciencesUniversity of WollongongWollongongNew South WalesAustralia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Centre for Clinical Research and Perinatal Research CentreThe University of QueenslandHerstonQueenslandAustralia,Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Royal Brisbane and Women's HospitalMetro North Hospital and Health ServiceBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and WellbeingUniversity of NewcastleCallaghanNew South WalesAustralia,Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and NutritionUniversity of NewcastleCallaghanNew South WalesAustralia
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- School of Biomedical SciencesThe University of QueenslandSt LuciaQueenslandAustralia
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- Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and NutritionUniversity of NewcastleNewcastleAustralia,Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Health SciencesUniversity of NewcastleNewcastleNew South WalesAustralia
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- Queensland Family Cohort, Mater Research InstituteThe University of QueenslandSouth BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular BiosciencesThe University of QueenslandSt LuciaQueenslandAustralia
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- Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, School of Human Movements and Nutrition SciencesThe University of QueenslandSt LuciaQueensland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Mater Health, South Brisbane, Australia; Mater Research InstituteThe University of QueenslandSouth BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Mater Centre for Maternal Fetal MedicineMater Mothers HospitalBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia,Mater Research InstituteThe University of QueenslandSouth BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia,Faculty of MedicineThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Mater Research InstituteThe University of QueenslandSouth BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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Pomar CA, Castillo P, Palou M, Palou A, Picó C. Implementation of a healthy diet to lactating rats attenuates the early detrimental programming effects in the offspring born to obese dams. Putative relationship with milk hormone levels. J Nutr Biochem 2022; 107:109043. [PMID: 35569798 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2022.109043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Lactation is a critical period of development and alterations in milk composition due to maternal diet or status may affect infant growth. We aimed to evaluate in rats whether improving maternal nutrition during lactation attenuates early imprinted adverse metabolic effects in the offspring born to obese dams. Three groups were studied: Control (C) dams, fed with standard diet; Western diet (WD) dams, fed with WD one month prior to gestation and during gestation and lactation; and Reversion (Rev) dams, fed as WD-dams, but moved to a standard diet during lactation. Macronutrient content, insulin, leptin and adiponectin levels were determined in milk. Phenotypic traits and circulating parameters in dams and their offspring were determined throughout lactation. Results showed that, at weaning, WD-dams displayed lower body weight and greater plasma insulin and non-esterified fatty acids levels than C-dams, and signs of hepatic steatosis. Milk from WD-dams showed lower protein content and insulin, leptin, and adiponectin levels during the entire or the late lactation. Rev-dams retained excess body fat content, but milk composition and most circulating parameters were not different from controls at late lactation and showed higher leptin mRNA levels in mammary gland than WD-dams. The offspring of WD-dams, but not that of Rev-dams, displayed higher body weight, adiposity, and circulating leptin and glucose levels than controls at weaning. In conclusion, dietary improvement during lactation prevents early adverse effects in offspring associated with maternal intake of an obesogenic diet, that may be related with the normalization of milk hormone levels.
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- Catalina A Pomar
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Biotechnology (Nutrigenomics, Biomarkers and Risk Evaluation), University of the Balearic Islands, 07122, Palma, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Illes Balears, IdISBa, 07010, Palma, Spain; CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN). Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Biotechnology (Nutrigenomics, Biomarkers and Risk Evaluation), University of the Balearic Islands, 07122, Palma, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Illes Balears, IdISBa, 07010, Palma, Spain; CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN). Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Biotechnology (Nutrigenomics, Biomarkers and Risk Evaluation), University of the Balearic Islands, 07122, Palma, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Illes Balears, IdISBa, 07010, Palma, Spain; CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN). Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain.
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Biotechnology (Nutrigenomics, Biomarkers and Risk Evaluation), University of the Balearic Islands, 07122, Palma, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Illes Balears, IdISBa, 07010, Palma, Spain; CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN). Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Biotechnology (Nutrigenomics, Biomarkers and Risk Evaluation), University of the Balearic Islands, 07122, Palma, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Illes Balears, IdISBa, 07010, Palma, Spain; CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN). Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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Modelling the Impact of Reducing Ultra-Processed Foods Based on the NOVA Classification in Australian Women of Reproductive Age. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14071518. [PMID: 35406131 PMCID: PMC9003044 DOI: 10.3390/nu14071518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Women of reproductive age have a high proportion of overweight/obesity and an overall poor nutritional intake and diet quality. Nutritional modelling is a method to forecast potential changes in nutrition composition that may offer feasible and realistic changes to dietary intake. This study uses simulation modelling to estimate feasible population improvements in dietary profile by reducing ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption in Australian women of reproductive age. The simulation used weighted data from the most recent 2011–2012 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey. A total of 2749 women aged 19–50 years was included, and 5740 foods were examined. The highest daily energy, saturated fat, and added sugar and sodium came from UPF. Reducing UPF by 50% decreased energy intake by 22%, and saturated fat, added sugar, sodium, and alcohol by 10–39%. Reducing UPF by 50% and increasing unprocessed or minimally processed foods by 25% led to a lower estimated reduction in energy and greater estimated reductions in saturated fat and sodium. Replacement of 50% UPF with 75% of unprocessed or minimally processed foods led to smaller estimated reductions in energy and nutrients. Our results provide insight as to the potential impact of population reductions in UPF, but also increasing intake of unprocessed or minimally processed foods, which may be the most feasible strategy for improved nutritional intake.
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Simmons K, Meloncelli N, Kearney L, Maher J. Low vegetable intake in pregnancy and associated maternal factors: A scoping review. Nutr Res 2022; 99:78-97. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2021.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Do Older Women of Reproductive Age Have Better Diet Quality than Younger Women of Reproductive Age? Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13113830. [PMID: 34836086 PMCID: PMC8625416 DOI: 10.3390/nu13113830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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There is increasing recognition of the importance of nutrition for reproductive health, but little is known regarding the diet quality of younger vs. older reproductive aged women, and how their intakes relate to dietary recommendations. The purpose of the study was to examine the diets of younger (19–35 years old) compared to older (35–50 years old) reproductive aged women, and how they align with dietary recommendations. Women aged 19–50 years from the 2011–13 Australian National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey were included (n = 2323). Dietary intakes were assessed by a single 24-h dietary recall and were compared to (i) Australian Dietary Guidelines; (ii) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution for protein, carbohydrates, and fat; and (iii) Dietary Guideline Index (DGI). Regression analyses comparing younger and older women against recommendations were undertaken, with confounders determined a priori. There was no difference between older and younger women in meeting food group recommendations, with 26% of all women meeting recommendations for fruit, and meat and alternatives, and <20% meeting recommendations for vegetables and alternatives, grains, and dairy. Although there was no difference between older and younger women in total DGI score (mean (SE) 75.6 (1.7) vs. 74.5 (2.5), p > 0.05), older women had higher component scores in limiting saturated fat, consuming low-fat milk, and limiting adding salt during cooking. Continued health promotion for women of reproductive age should be a key priority to improve their own health and that of future generations.
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Onifade OM, Pringle KG, Rollo ME, Collins CE, Schumacher T, Rae KM. Dietary intake of Indigenous Australian infants and young children in the Gomeroi gaaynggal cohort. Nutr Diet 2021; 78:386-396. [PMID: 33908693 PMCID: PMC8518589 DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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AIM The nutritional quality of foods consumed by infants and young children to complement breastfeeding or formula feeding influences growth and development. The aim of this study was to identify the dietary intake of Indigenous infants and young children in the Gomeroi gaaynggal cohort, and evaluate the nutritional adequacy of their intake compared with Australian recommendations. METHODS Dietary intake was assessed using diet recalls at approximately 9-, 12- and 24-month visits. Nutrient values of foods were obtained from AUSNUT 2011-13 and nutrient intake compared to the Australian Nutrient Reference Values. Foods were categorised into food groups and intakes compared to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. RESULTS A total of 206 infants and young children were included in the study. Of these, 95 individual children had dietary data collected between 7.6 and 24.7 months. Infant formula and breastfeeding rates were highest among infants (70% and 20%, respectively). Cow's milk intake was highest among young children (75%). Infants and young children in the cohort met most macro- and micronutrient intake recommendations. Few young children met recommendation for iron (42%), no infant met recommendation for omega-3 fatty acids and almost all exceeded recommendation for sodium. Most young children met daily dairy and fruit recommendations although intake of discretionary foods was high. CONCLUSIONS This study found that diets of Indigenous infants and young children met most key nutrient reference targets. Potential target areas that require dietary optimisation have been identified and will be the focus of community-led strategies in adequate infant nutrition promotion.
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- Oyepeju M. Onifade
- School of Medicine and Public HealthUniversity of NewcastleCallaghanNew South WalesAustralia
- Pregnancy and Research ProgramHunter Medical Research InstituteNewcastleNew South WalesAustralia
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- Pregnancy and Research ProgramHunter Medical Research InstituteNewcastleNew South WalesAustralia
- School of Biomedical Science and PharmacyUniversity of NewcastleCallaghanNew South WalesAustralia
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- School of Health SciencesUniversity of NewcastleCallaghanNew South WalesAustralia
- Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and NutritionUniversity of NewcastleCallaghanNew South WalesAustralia
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- School of Health SciencesUniversity of NewcastleCallaghanNew South WalesAustralia
- Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and NutritionUniversity of NewcastleCallaghanNew South WalesAustralia
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- Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and NutritionUniversity of NewcastleCallaghanNew South WalesAustralia
- Department of Rural HealthUniversity of NewcastleTamworthNew South WalesAustralia
- Priority Research Centre for Health BehavioursUniversity of NewcastleCallaghanNew South WalesAustralia
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- Mater Research InstituteAubigny PlaceBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of QueenslandHerstonQueenslandAustralia
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Balanced carbohydrate ratios are associated with improved diet quality in Australia: A nationally representative cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0253582. [PMID: 34242252 PMCID: PMC8270120 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background Carbohydrate quality influences major health outcomes; however, the best criteria to assess carbohydrate quality remain unknown. Objective The objectives were to: i) evaluate whether a diet that meets a carbohydrate ratio (simple, modified or dual ratio) is associated with higher nutrient intakes and diet quality, and ii) model the impact of substituting carbohydrate foods that meet the proposed ratios in place of foods that do not, on nutrient intakes. Design A secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from the 2011–12 Australian National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey. Participants/Setting National data from participants aged 2 years and older (n = 12,153). Main outcome measures Ratios were defined as (i) simple ratio, 10:1 (10g carbohydrate:≥1g dietary fiber); (ii) modified ratio, 10:1:2 (10g carbohydrate:≥1g dietary fiber:≤2g free sugars); and (iii) dual ratio, 10:1 & 1:2 (10g carbohydrate:≥1g dietary fiber & ≤2g free sugars per 1g dietary fiber). Ratios were compared to nutrient intakes obtained via automated multiple-pass 24-hour dietary recall and diet quality calculated using the Australian Healthy Eating Index. Statistical analyses performed Substitution dietary modelling was performed. Data were analyzed using paired and independent sample t-tests. Results Ratio adherence was highest for simple (50.2% adults; 28.6% children), followed by dual (40.6% adults; 21.7% children), then modified (32.7% adults; 18.6% children) ratios. Participants who met any ratio reported higher nutrient intake and diet quality compared to those who failed to meet the respective ratio (P < .001 for all), with the greatest nutrient intakes found for those who met modified or dual ratios. Dietary modelling improved nutrient intakes for all ratios, with the greatest improvement found for the dual ratio. Conclusions All carbohydrate ratios were associated with higher diet quality, with a free sugars constraint in the dual ratio providing the greatest improvements.
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Awoke MA, Skouteris H, Makama M, Harrison CL, Wycherley TP, Moran LJ. The Relationship of Diet and Physical Activity with Weight Gain and Weight Gain Prevention in Women of Reproductive Age. J Clin Med 2021; 10:2485. [PMID: 34199753 PMCID: PMC8199997 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Reproductive-age women often see increased weight gain, which carries an increased risk of long-term overweight and obesity and adverse maternal and child health outcomes. Supporting women to achieve optimal weight through lifestyle modification (diet and physical activity) is of critical importance to reduce weight gain across key reproductive life-stages (preconception, pregnancy and postpartum). This review comprehensively summarizes the current state of knowledge on the contribution of diet and physical activity to weight gain and weight gain prevention in reproductive-aged women. Suboptimal diets including a higher proportion of discretionary choices or energy intake from fats, added sugars, sweets or processed foods are associated with higher weight gain, whereas increased consumption of core foods including fruits, vegetables and whole grains and engaging in regular physical activity are associated with reduced weight gain in reproductive age women. Diet and physical activity contributing to excessive gestational weight gain are well documented. However, there is limited research assessing diet and physical activity components associated with weight gain during the preconception and postpartum period. This review highlights the need for further research to identify key dietary and physical activity components targeting the critical windows of reproductive life-stages in women to best guide interventions to prevent weight gain.
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- Mamaru Ayenew Awoke
- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (M.A.A.); (M.M.); (C.L.H.)
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- Health and Social Care Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia;
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (M.A.A.); (M.M.); (C.L.H.)
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (M.A.A.); (M.M.); (C.L.H.)
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia;
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (M.A.A.); (M.M.); (C.L.H.)
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Reduction in Maternal Energy Intake during Lactation Decreased Maternal Body Weight and Concentrations of Leptin, Insulin and Adiponectin in Human Milk without Affecting Milk Production, Milk Macronutrient Composition or Infant Growth. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13061892. [PMID: 34072910 PMCID: PMC8227075 DOI: 10.3390/nu13061892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Maternal diet has the potential to affect human milk (HM) composition, but very few studies have directly assessed the effect of maternal diets on HM composition. The primary aim of this study was to assess the effect of improving dietary quality in lactating women over 2 weeks on the concentrations of macronutrients and metabolic hormones in HM. The secondary aims were to assess the impact of the dietary intervention on 24 h milk production, maternal body composition and infant growth. Fifteen women completed a 1-week baseline period followed by a 2-week dietary intervention phase targeted towards reducing fat and sugar intake. Maternal anthropometric and body composition and infant growth measurements were performed weekly. Total 24 h milk production was measured before and after the dietary intervention, and HM samples were collected daily. Maternal intakes of energy (−33%), carbohydrate (−22%), sugar (−29%), fat (−54%) and saturated fat (−63%) were significantly reduced during the dietary intervention. HM insulin, leptin and adiponectin concentrations were 10–25% lower at the end of the dietary intervention, but HM concentrations of macronutrients were unaffected. Maternal body weight (−1.8%) and fat mass (−6.3%) were significantly reduced at the end of the dietary intervention, but there were no effects on 24 h milk production or infant growth. These results suggest that reducing maternal energy, carbohydrate, fat and sugar intake over a 2-week period is associated with significant reductions in HM insulin, leptin and adiponectin concentrations. These changes may be secondary to decreases in maternal weight and fat mass. The limited studies to date that have investigated the association between metabolic hormone concentrations in HM and infant growth raise the possibility that the changes in HM composition observed in the current study could impact infant growth and adiposity, but further studies are required to confirm this hypothesis.
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Harper CA, Smythe K, Wong VW, Rollo ME, Collins CE. Comparison of pre-diagnosis dietary intake of women with gestational diabetes mellitus to dietary recommendations. Midwifery 2021; 100:103032. [PMID: 34034114 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2021.103032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) increased from 7% to 13.1% between 2013 and 2017 in NSW, Australia. Limited detail has been reported on dietary patterns prior to GDM diagnosis. AIM To evaluate adequacy of micronutrient intakes and contribution of nutrient-dense versus energy-dense, nutrient-poor food groups to total energy. METHOD Dietary intake of women with GDM was assessed over the six months prior to attending the first outpatient nutrition education group using the Australian Eating Survey: food frequency questionnaire with food group serves compared to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommendations. Nutrient intakes compared to Estimated Average Requirements (EARs). Diet quality was evaluated using the Australian Recommended Food Score diet quality index. RESULTS Fifty women with a mean age of 30.8±4.6 years completed the Australian Eating Survey. Mean percentage (SD) energy intake derived from nutrient-dense versus energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods was 66.6% (12.4) and 33.4% (12.4); respectively. Median intakes of iron, calcium, fibre, iodine and folate were below EARs. Median (IQR) total Australian Recommended Food Score was 31(15) from a maximum 73 points. Adherence to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommendations was low, with no participants meeting recommendations for serves of bread and cereals, 92% below dairy and dairy alternatives and 82% below vegetable intake recommendations. CONCLUSIONS Before being diagnosed with GDM, women derive a high percentage of total energy from energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods, have low dietary variety amongst nutrient-dense foods, and sub-optimal intakes of key pregnancy micronutrients. Poor dietary patterns require attention within medical nutrition therapy for GDM in order to optimise nutrition-related health outcomes.
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- Claire A Harper
- Department of Dietetics, Liverpool Hospital, Locked Bag 7103, Liverpool BC, New South Wales 2170, Australia; Diabetes and Endocrine Service, Liverpool Hospital, New South Wales 2170, Australia.
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- Department of Dietetics, Liverpool Hospital, Locked Bag 7103, Liverpool BC, New South Wales 2170, Australia; Diabetes and Endocrine Service, Liverpool Hospital, New South Wales 2170, Australia
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- Diabetes and Endocrine Service, Liverpool Hospital, New South Wales 2170, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia; Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia; Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia
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Maternal Diet Influences Fetal Growth but Not Fetal Kidney Volume in an Australian Indigenous Pregnancy Cohort. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13020569. [PMID: 33572217 PMCID: PMC7914647 DOI: 10.3390/nu13020569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Suboptimal nutrition during pregnancy is recognised as a significant modifiable determinant in the development of chronic disease in offspring in later life. The current study aimed: (i) to assess the dietary intakes of pregnant Indigenous Australian women against national recommendations and (ii) to investigate the associations between maternal nutrition during pregnancy and the growth of the offspring, including kidney development in late gestation in the Gomeroi gaaynggal cohort (n = 103). Maternal dietary intake in the third trimester was assessed using the Australian Eating Survey Food Frequency Questionnaire. Estimated fetal weight (EFW) and kidney size were obtained by ultrasound. Birth weight was retrieved from hospital birth records. Of the five key nutrients for optimal reproductive health (folate, iron, calcium, zinc and fibre), the nutrients with the highest percentage of pregnant women achieving the nutrient reference values (NRVs) were zinc (75.7%) and folate (57.3%), whereas iron was the lowest. Only four people achieved all NRVs (folate, iron, calcium, zinc and fibre) important in pregnancy. Sodium and saturated fat intake exceeded recommended levels and diet quality was low, with a median score of 28 out of 73 points. After adjusting for smoking and pre-pregnancy body mass index, only maternal intake of retinol equivalents and the proportion of energy from nutrient-dense or energy-dense, nutrient-poor (EDNP) foods were associated with fetal growth. EFW decreased by 0.13 g and birth weight decreased by 0.24 g for every µg increase in maternal dietary retinol intake. Interestingly, EFW, but not actual birth weight, was positively associated with percentage energy from nutrient dense foods and negatively associated with percentage energy from EDNP foods. Dietary supplement usage was associated with increased birthweight, most significantly iron and folate supplementation. Current dietary intakes of pregnant Australian women from this cohort do not align with national guidelines. Furthermore, current findings show that maternal retinol intake and diet composition during pregnancy can influence fetal growth, but not fetal kidney growth in late gestation. Strategies that aim to support and optimise nutrient intakes of Indigenous pregnant women are urgently needed. Future studies with long-term follow-up of the children in the current cohort to assess renal damage and blood pressure are imperative.
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Pretorius RA, Palmer DJ. High-Fiber Diet during Pregnancy Characterized by More Fruit and Vegetable Consumption. Nutrients 2020; 13:nu13010035. [PMID: 33374192 PMCID: PMC7824257 DOI: 10.3390/nu13010035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Higher dietary fiber intakes during pregnancy may have the potential health benefits of increasing gut microbiome diversity, lowering the risk of glucose intolerance and pre-eclampsia, achieving appropriate gestational weight gain, and preventing constipation. In this observational cohort study, we have assessed the dietary fiber intakes of 804 women in late pregnancy, using a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (SQ-FFQ). Overall, the median (interquartile range) dietary fiber intake was 24.1 (19.0–29.7) grams per day (g/day). Only 237/804 (29.5%) women met the recommended Adequate Intake (AI) of dietary fiber during pregnancy of 28 g/day. Women consuming the highest quartile of fiber intakes (34.8 (IQR 32.1–39.5) g/day) consumed more fruit, especially apples and bananas, than women consuming the lowest quartile of fiber intakes (15.9 (IQR 14.4–17.5) g/day). These women in the highest fiber-intake quartile were older (p < 0.01), more had completed further education after secondary school (p = 0.04), and they also consumed more vegetables (67 g/day) compared to the women in the lowest fiber consumption quartile (17 g vegetables/day). Bread intakes of 39–42 g/day were consistent in quantities consumed across all four fiber-intake quartiles. Our findings suggest that antenatal education advice targeting increased fruit and vegetable consumption before and during pregnancy may be a simple strategy to achieve increased total dietary fiber intakes to reach recommended quantities.
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- Rachelle A. Pretorius
- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia;
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- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia;
- Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, 15 Hospital Ave, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-8-6319-1750
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Taylor RM, Wolfson JA, Lavelle F, Dean M, Frawley J, Hutchesson MJ, Collins CE, Shrewsbury VA. Impact of preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum culinary nutrition education interventions: a systematic review. Nutr Rev 2020; 79:1186-1203. [PMID: 33249446 DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuaa124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Frequent consumption of home-prepared meals is associated with higher diet quality in children and adults. Therefore, increasing the culinary skills of women and couples during their childbearing years may be an effective strategy for the prevention of overweight and obesity. OBJECTIVE To determine the impact of culinary nutrition-education interventions for women with or without their partners during preconception, pregnancy, or postpartum (PPP) on parental cooking skills, nutrition knowledge, parent/child diet quality, or health outcomes. DATA SOURCES Eligibility criteria were defined using a PICOS framework. A systematic search strategy was developed to identify eligible studies and was implemented in 11 electronic databases. Reference lists of selected systematic reviews were manually searched for additional studies. DATA EXTRACTION Study characteristics and outcomes were extracted from eligible studies by 1 reviewer and checked by a second reviewer. DATA ANALYSIS A narrative synthesis of the findings of eligible studies was prepared including descriptive statistics. Reporting was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement and Synthesis Without Meta-Analysis in systematic reviews reporting guideline. RESULTS A total of 6951 articles were identified from the search strategy and 31 studies during pregnancy or postpartum were included. By category, the number of studies with a favorable outcome per total number of studies measuring outcome were as follows: parental food/cooking skills (n = 5 of 5), nutrition knowledge (n = 6 of 11), parent/child diet quality (n = 10 of 19), infant feeding (n = 6 of 11), eating behavior (n = 2 of 5), maternal (n = 2 of 5) and child anthropometry (n = 6 of 10), mental health and development n = (2 of 3), and clinical indictors (n = 1 of 1). CONCLUSIONS Culinary nutrition-education interventions during pregnancy and the postpartum period show promise in improving cooking skills, diet quality, and a variety of health-related outcomes. The precise effect of these interventions during PPP is limited by the quality and heterogeneity of study designs to date. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020154966.
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- Rachael M Taylor
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales (NSW), Australia
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Institute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales (NSW), Australia.,Institute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales (NSW), Australia.,Nutrition & Dietetics Service, Frawley Nutrition, Lambton, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales (NSW), Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales (NSW), Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales (NSW), Australia
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Szewczyk Z, Weaver N, Rollo M, Deeming S, Holliday E, Reeves P, Collins C. Maternal Diet Quality, Body Mass Index and Resource Use in the Perinatal Period: An Observational Study. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12113532. [PMID: 33213030 PMCID: PMC7698580 DOI: 10.3390/nu12113532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The impact of pre-pregnancy obesity and maternal diet quality on the use of healthcare resources during the perinatal period is underexplored. We assessed the effects of body mass index (BMI) and diet quality on the use of healthcare resources, to identify whether maternal diet quality may be effectively targeted to reduce antenatal heath care resource use, independent of women’s BMI. Cross-sectional data and inpatient medical records were gathered from pregnant women attending publicly funded antenatal outpatient clinics in Newcastle, Australia. Dietary intake was self-reported, using the Australian Eating Survey (AES) food frequency questionnaire, and diet quality was quantified from the AES subscale, the Australian Recommended Food Score (ARFS). Mean pre-pregnancy BMI was 28.8 kg/m2 (range: 14.7 kg/m2–64 kg/m2). Mean ARFS was 28.8 (SD = 13.1). Higher BMI was associated with increased odds of caesarean delivery; women in obese class II (35.0–39.9 kg/m2) had significantly higher odds of caesarean delivery compared to women of normal weight, (OR = 2.13, 95% CI 1.03 to 4.39; p = 0.04). Using Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Group categories for birth admission, the average cost of the birth admission was $1348 more for women in the obese class II, and $1952 more for women in the obese class III, compared to women in a normal BMI weight class. Higher ARFS was associated with a small statistically significant reduction in maternal length of stay (RR = 1.24, 95% CI 1.00, 1.54; p = 0.05). There was no evidence of an association between ARFS and mode of delivery or “midwifery-in-the-home-visits”.
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- Zoe Szewczyk
- Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Lot 1, Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia; (N.W.); (S.D.); (E.H.); (P.R.)
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Correspondence: (Z.S.); (C.C.)
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Lot 1, Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia; (N.W.); (S.D.); (E.H.); (P.R.)
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia;
- Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Lot 1, Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia; (N.W.); (S.D.); (E.H.); (P.R.)
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Lot 1, Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia; (N.W.); (S.D.); (E.H.); (P.R.)
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Lot 1, Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia; (N.W.); (S.D.); (E.H.); (P.R.)
- School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia;
- Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Correspondence: (Z.S.); (C.C.)
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Ishitsuka K, Sasaki S, Yamamoto-Hanada K, Mezawa H, Konishi M, Ohya Y. Changes in Dietary Intake in Pregnant Women from Periconception to Pregnancy in the Japan Environment and Children's Study: A Nationwide Japanese Birth Cohort Study. Matern Child Health J 2020; 24:389-400. [PMID: 31894508 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-019-02835-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nutritional requirements increase during pregnancy. However, relatively few studies have examined longitudinal changes in dietary intake from periconception to pregnancy. Here, we investigated changes in the intake of food and nutrients, and compliance with dietary reference intakes (DRIs) in pregnant women. METHODS The Japan Environment and Children's Study, a nationwide multicenter prospective cohort study, included 30,373 pregnant women who answered a validated food frequency questionnaire repeatedly to assess changes in dietary intake in periconception and pregnancy. Energy-adjusted intakes of food groups and nutrients were described using the density method. The percentage of women not meeting DRIs was calculated. RESULTS Of all foods groups examined, intake of food significantly increased from periconception to pregnancy for dairy products (mean difference 23.5 g/1000 kcal, 95% confidence interval [CI] 22.0-25.0 g/1000 kcal), confectionaries (2.0 g/1000 kcal, 1.8-2.2 g/1000 kcal), and soft drinks (1.3 g/1000 kcal, 0.3-2.3 g/1000 kcal). Of all nutrients examined, intake was significantly increased for calcium (mean difference 27 mg/1000 kcal, 95% CI 25-29 mg/1000 kcal), vitamin A (15 μgRE/1000 kcal, 13-18 g/1000 kcal), and saturated fat (0.4% energy, 0.4-0.4% energy). The percentage of women not meeting DRIs increased for vitamin B group, vitamin C, saturated fat and salt. CONCLUSION We found that energy-adjusted intakes of calcium, vitamin A, and saturated fat increased from periconception to pregnancy, while intake of other nutrients did not increase. The percentage of women not meeting DRIs increased for water-soluble vitamins, saturated fat, and salt.
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- Kazue Ishitsuka
- Medical Research Center for Japan Environment and Children's Study, National Research Institute for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
- Department of Social and Preventive Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8654, Japan
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- Department of Social and Preventive Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8654, Japan
- Department of Social and Preventive Epidemiology, School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8654, Japan
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- Medical Research Center for Japan Environment and Children's Study, National Research Institute for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Medical Research Center for Japan Environment and Children's Study, National Research Institute for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Medical Research Center for Japan Environment and Children's Study, National Research Institute for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan
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- Medical Research Center for Japan Environment and Children's Study, National Research Institute for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan.
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Slater K, Rollo ME, Szewczyk Z, Ashton L, Schumacher T, Collins C. Do the Dietary Intakes of Pregnant Women Attending Public Hospital Antenatal Clinics Align with Australian Guide to Healthy Eating Recommendations? Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12082438. [PMID: 32823663 PMCID: PMC7468772 DOI: 10.3390/nu12082438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The maternal diet influences the long-term health status of both mother and offspring. The current study aimed to compare dietary intakes of pregnant women compared to food and nutrient recommendations in the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE) and Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs). Usual dietary intake was assessed in a sample of women in their 3rd trimester of pregnancy attending antenatal outpatient clinics at John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales (NSW). Dietary intake was measured using the Australian Eating Survey, a validated, semi-quantitative 120-item food frequency questionnaire. Daily food group servings and nutrient intakes were compared to AGHE and NRV targets. Of 534 women participating, none met the AGHE recommendations for all food groups. Highest adherence was for fruit serves (38%), and lowest for breads and cereals (0.6%). Only four women met the pregnancy NRVs for folate, iron, calcium, zinc and fibre from food alone. Current dietary intakes of Australian women during pregnancy do not align with national nutrition guidelines. This highlights the importance of routine vitamin and mineral supplementation during pregnancy, as intakes from diet alone may commonly be inadequate. Future revisions of dietary guidelines and pregnancy nutrition recommendations should consider current dietary patterns. Pregnant women currently need more support to optimise food and nutrient intakes.
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- Kaylee Slater
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; (K.S.); (M.E.R.); (Z.S.); (L.A.)
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; (K.S.); (M.E.R.); (Z.S.); (L.A.)
- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia;
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; (K.S.); (M.E.R.); (Z.S.); (L.A.)
- Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Lot 1, Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; (K.S.); (M.E.R.); (Z.S.); (L.A.)
- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia;
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- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia;
- Department of Rural Health, The University of Newcastle, Tamworth, NSW 2340, Australia
- Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviours, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; (K.S.); (M.E.R.); (Z.S.); (L.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-2-49215646
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James-McAlpine JM, Vincze LJ, Vanderlelie JJ, Perkins AV. Influence of dietary intake and decision-making during pregnancy on birth outcomes. Nutr Diet 2020; 77:323-330. [PMID: 32080968 DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIM This study aimed to examine dietary intake and decision-making in a cohort of pregnant South-East Queensland women to determine compliance with dietary guidelines and the relationships between dietary intake, decision-making and birth outcomes. METHODS Pregnant women attending maternity services at participating hospitals reported food frequency and motivations using the Maternal Outcomes and Nutrition Tool, a novel digital instrument. Birth outcomes were sourced from hospital records. A cross-sectional cohort design was used to examine the data. RESULTS Analysis demonstrated suboptimal intake of core food groups; meat and alternatives (median [IQR]) (2.6 [2.0-3.4] serves/day) and grains (3.1 [2.1-4.1]) fell below recommendations; fruit (3.8 [2.5-5.3]) and discretionary foods (3.1 [2.1-4.4]) exceeded them. Hypertensive disorders demonstrated a negative linear relationship with vegetable intake (P = .017). Cultural diversity was significantly associated with decreased birthweight (P = .022) but increased intake of meat and alternatives (3.1 vs 2.6, P < .001) compared to Caucasian women; median intake of meat and alternatives was lower in women who reported smoking in the examined time frame. Smokers were less likely to declare health motives for food selection than non-smokers; smoking and health were inversely associated with increasing maternal age. Food choice was primarily sensory-driven. CONCLUSIONS This cohort demonstrated poor adherence to dietary guidelines. Culturally and linguistically diverse women and smokers exhibit dietary behaviours which may contribute to suboptimal birth outcomes; targeted nutrition counselling may improve outcomes in these women. These findings highlight the need for transdisciplinary maternity care and provide a foundation for further research aimed at optimising nutrition-related birth outcomes in at-risk groups.
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- Janelle M James-McAlpine
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University Logan Campus, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medical Science, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, Southport, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, Southport, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Medical Science, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, Southport, Queensland, Australia
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Pullon S, Ballantyne A, Macdonald L, Barthow C, Wickens K, Crane J. Daily decision-making about food during pregnancy: a New Zealand study. Health Promot Int 2020; 34:469-478. [PMID: 29342272 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/dax098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Pregnancy has always been a life-changing event for women and their families, but societal concern about pregnancy and motherhood has become intense in the digital age. The role of health promotion agencies and others supplying health-related resources about lifestyle behaviours is both important and in need of scrutiny. Ever increasing advice for pregnant women, their families and health professionals, abounds. This study of decision making during pregnancy investigated how women made everyday decisions during pregnancy about food and drink, as well as dietary supplements and medications, alcohol and recreational drugs. This qualitative interview study was a side-arm to a double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted with pregnant women in Wellington New Zealand, 2013-2016. Data from interviews with 20 women were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. In relation to decision-making about lifestyle behaviours, five themes emerged-Information about food; Wanted and unwanted advice; Worry, anxiety and indecision; Making daily decisions about food; Changes in decision making over time. Participating women talked more about food selection and restriction advice than any other lifestyle topic. Analysis demonstrated concern about information accuracy and overload from multiple, diverse sources. Women described learning how to assess resource credibility, how to develop decision-making skills, and who to trust. The study raises important questions about how the health information environment, despite best intentions, can be confusing or potentially harmful. The study underlines the continued importance of the role health professionals have in not only interpreting information to discuss individualized advice, but also in empowering pregnant women to develop lifestyle-related decision-making skills.
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- Susan Pullon
- Department of Primary Health Care and General Practice
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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Aubert AM, Forhan A, de Lauzon-Guillain B, Chen LW, Polanska K, Hanke W, Jankowska A, Mensink-Bout SM, Duijts L, Suderman M, Relton CL, Crozier SR, Harvey NC, Cooper C, McAuliffe FM, Kelleher CC, Phillips CM, Heude B, Bernard JY. Deriving the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Score in Women from Seven Pregnancy Cohorts from the European ALPHABET Consortium. Nutrients 2019; 11:E2706. [PMID: 31717283 PMCID: PMC6893477 DOI: 10.3390/nu11112706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The ALPHABET consortium aims to examine the interplays between maternal diet quality, epigenetics and offspring health in seven pregnancy/birth cohorts from five European countries. We aimed to use the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) score to assess diet quality, but different versions have been published. To derive a single DASH score allowing cross-country, cross-cohort and cross-period comparison and limiting data heterogeneity within the ALPHABET consortium, we harmonised food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) data collected before and during pregnancy in ≥26,500 women. Although FFQs differed strongly in length and content, we derived a consortium DASH score composed of eight food components by combining the prescriptive original DASH and the DASH described by Fung et al. Statistical issues tied to the nature of the FFQs led us to re-classify two food groups (grains and dairy products). Most DASH food components exhibited pronounced between-cohort variability, including non-full-fat dairy products (median intake ranging from 0.1 to 2.2 servings/day), sugar-sweetened beverages/sweets/added sugars (0.3-1.7 servings/day), fruits (1.1-3.1 servings/day), and vegetables (1.5-3.6 servings/day). We successfully developed a harmonized DASH score adapted to all cohorts being part of the ALPHABET consortium. This methodological work may benefit other research teams in adapting the DASH to their study's specificities.
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- Adrien M. Aubert
- Centre for Research in Epidemiology and StatisticS (CRESS), Université de Paris, Inserm, Inra, F-75004 Paris, France; (A.M.A.); (A.F.); (B.d.L.-G.); (J.Y.B.)
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- Centre for Research in Epidemiology and StatisticS (CRESS), Université de Paris, Inserm, Inra, F-75004 Paris, France; (A.M.A.); (A.F.); (B.d.L.-G.); (J.Y.B.)
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- Centre for Research in Epidemiology and StatisticS (CRESS), Université de Paris, Inserm, Inra, F-75004 Paris, France; (A.M.A.); (A.F.); (B.d.L.-G.); (J.Y.B.)
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- HRB Centre for Health and Diet Research, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy, and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland; (L.-W.C.); (C.C.K.); (C.M.P.)
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- Department of Environmental Epidemiology, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, 91-348 Lodz, Poland; (K.P.); (W.H.); (A.J.)
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- Department of Environmental Epidemiology, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, 91-348 Lodz, Poland; (K.P.); (W.H.); (A.J.)
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- Department of Environmental Epidemiology, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, 91-348 Lodz, Poland; (K.P.); (W.H.); (A.J.)
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- The Generation R Study Group, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (S.M.M.-B.); (L.D.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 3000 CB Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- The Generation R Study Group, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands; (S.M.M.-B.); (L.D.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 3000 CB Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Pediatrics, division of Neonatology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 3000 CB Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 2BN, UK; (M.S.); (C.L.R.)
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- MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 2BN, UK; (M.S.); (C.L.R.)
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK; (S.R.C.); (N.C.H.); (C.C.)
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK; (S.R.C.); (N.C.H.); (C.C.)
- NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital Southampton, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK; (S.R.C.); (N.C.H.); (C.C.)
- NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK
- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 2JD, UK
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- UCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin 2, Ireland;
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- HRB Centre for Health and Diet Research, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy, and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland; (L.-W.C.); (C.C.K.); (C.M.P.)
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- HRB Centre for Health and Diet Research, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy, and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland; (L.-W.C.); (C.C.K.); (C.M.P.)
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- Centre for Research in Epidemiology and StatisticS (CRESS), Université de Paris, Inserm, Inra, F-75004 Paris, France; (A.M.A.); (A.F.); (B.d.L.-G.); (J.Y.B.)
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- Centre for Research in Epidemiology and StatisticS (CRESS), Université de Paris, Inserm, Inra, F-75004 Paris, France; (A.M.A.); (A.F.); (B.d.L.-G.); (J.Y.B.)
- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 117609 Singapore, Singapore
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Martin JC, Moran LJ, Teede HJ, Ranasinha S, Lombard CB, Harrison CL. Diet Quality in a Weight Gain Prevention Trial of Reproductive Aged Women: A Secondary Analysis of a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2018; 11:E49. [PMID: 30591672 PMCID: PMC6357112 DOI: 10.3390/nu11010049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Revised: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Reproductive-aged women are at high risk for obesity development. Limited research exploring weight gain prevention initiatives and associated modifiable risk factors, including diet quality exists. In a secondary analysis of a 12 month, cluster randomized controlled trial for weight gain prevention in reproductive-aged women, we evaluated change in diet quality, macronutrient and micronutrient intake, predictors of change and associations with weight change at follow-up. Forty-one rural towns in Victoria, Australia were randomized to a healthy lifestyle intervention (n = 21) or control (n = 20). Women aged 18⁻50, of any body mass index and without conditions known to affect weight, were recruited. Diet quality was assessed by the Dietary Guideline Index (DGI) and energy, macronutrient, and micronutrient intake as well as anthropometrics (weight; kg) were measured at baseline and 12 months. Results were adjusted for group (intervention/control), town cluster, and baseline values of interest. Of 409 women with matched data at baseline and follow-up, 220 women were included for final analysis after accounting for plausible energy intake. At 12 months, diet quality had improved by 6.2% following the intervention, compared to no change observed in the controls (p < 0.001). Significant association was found between a change in weight and a change in diet quality score over time β -0.66 (95%CI -1.2, -0.12) p = 0.02. The percentage of energy from protein (%) 0.009 (95%CI 0.002, 0.15) p = 0.01 and glycemic index -1.2 (95%CI -2.1, -0.24) p = 0.02 were also improved following the intervention, compared to the control group. Overall, a low-intensity lifestyle intervention effectively improves diet quality, with associated weight gain preventions, in women of reproductive age.
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- Julie C Martin
- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
- Endocrinology and Diabetes Units, Monash Health, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
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Bryant J, Waller AE, Cameron EC, Sanson-Fisher RW, Hure AJ. Receipt of information about diet by pregnant women: A cross-sectional study. Women Birth 2018; 32:e501-e507. [PMID: 30559008 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2018.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Revised: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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PROBLEM Given the influence of diet on infant and maternal health outcomes, adequate knowledge about nutrition during pregnancy is critical. AIMS To examine among women receiving antenatal care the proportion who: (1) believe information about diet should be provided as part of routine antenatal care; (2) recall receiving advice about diet as part of care including: (a) when information was provided, (b) the healthcare provider who gave information, and (c) the format in which it was provided; and (3) attitudes towards information received. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted with women attending a public antenatal clinic in New South Wales, Australia. Women were eligible to participate if they were: pregnant or had given birth in the previous 10 weeks; ≥18 years; and had at least one prior antenatal appointment for their current pregnancy. FINDINGS A total of 223 women (64% consent rate) participated. While the majority (86%) believed healthcare providers should be giving dietary information to pregnant women, only 63% recalled receiving information during their current pregnancy. Most often it was given by a midwife (76%). Information was initially provided in the first (52%) or second (38%) trimester, in both written and verbal form (60%). Approximately one third of participants felt overwhelmed or confused by which foods should be avoided during pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS A third of women did not recall receiving advice about diet as part of routine antenatal care. There is a need to develop a pathway to provide women with reliable, comprehensive advice about diet early in pregnancy.
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- Jamie Bryant
- Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia; Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia.
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- Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia; Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia; Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia; Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia; Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia; Priority Research Centre for Generational Health and Ageing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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Wilkinson SA, Donaldson E, McCray SJ. Re-evaluating the nutritional awareness, knowledge and eating behaviours of women attending a tertiary maternity hospital following iterative service redesign. Nutr Diet 2018; 75:372-380. [DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 08/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Shelley A. Wilkinson
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics; Mater Group; Brisbane Queensland Australia
- Mater Research Institute; University of Queensland; Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics; Mater Group; Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics; Mater Group; Brisbane Queensland Australia
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Lee A, Muggli E, Halliday J, Lewis S, Gasparini E, Forster D. What do pregnant women eat, and are they meeting the recommended dietary requirements for pregnancy? Midwifery 2018; 67:70-76. [PMID: 30267936 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2018.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2017] [Revised: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 09/08/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the dietary intake of pregnant women to the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines and explore factors associated with inadequate intake. DESIGN Dietary intake data were collected between July 2011 and July 2012 (n = 1570) using a 74-item food frequency questionnaire. SETTING Metropolitan public health hospitals in Melbourne, Australia. PARTICIPANTS Pregnant women, at least 16 years of age, with a singleton pregnancy, and literate in English. MEASUREMENTS AND FINDINGS The highest proportion of women met the recommended daily servings for fruit (65.7%), followed by dairy products (55.2%), meat/meat alternatives (31.1%), vegetables (10.3%), and then grain foods (1.8%). A majority of women (83.8%) regularly consumed up to 2.5 serves of discretionary foods per day. Only one woman met the minimum recommended daily servings for all five food groups. Women who were obese were more likely to consume an inadequate diet (Adj. OR 2.13, 95% CI 1.53, 2.95); and having a university degree was associated with a lower odds of consuming an inadequate diet (Adj. OR 0.63, 95% CI 0.50, 0.78). KEY CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Pregnancy care providers need to be aware of women's low compliance with the national dietary guidelines, particularly regarding the poor intake of vegetables and grain foods; targeted as well as population-based approaches may be required.
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- Amelia Lee
- Royal Women's Hospital, 20 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia; University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia; University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia; University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
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- Royal Women's Hospital, 20 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
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- Royal Women's Hospital, 20 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia; Latrobe University, Bundoora, Victoria 3086, Australia.
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Holmes KL, Rollo ME, Collins CE. Do the contemporary dietary patterns of children align with national food and nutrient recommendations? J Hum Nutr Diet 2018; 31:670-682. [DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- K.-L. Holmes
- Faculty of Health and Medicine; School of Health Sciences; Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition; University of Newcastle; Callaghan NSW Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine; School of Health Sciences; Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition; University of Newcastle; Callaghan NSW Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine; School of Health Sciences; Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition; University of Newcastle; Callaghan NSW Australia
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Pre-pregnancy fast food and fruit intake is associated with time to pregnancy. Hum Reprod 2018; 33:1063-1070. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dey079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Lee YQ, Collins CE, Schumacher TL, Weatherall LJ, Keogh L, Sutherland K, Gordon A, Rae KM, Pringle KG. Disparities exist between the dietary intake of Indigenous Australian women during pregnancy and the Australian dietary guidelines: the
Gomeroi gaaynggal
study. J Hum Nutr Diet 2018; 31:473-485. [DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Y. Q. Lee
- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Sciences University of Newcastle Newcastle NSW Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy Faculty of Health and Medicine University of Newcastle Newcastle NSW Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition University of Newcastle Newcastle NSW Australia
- School of Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Medicine University of Newcastle Newcastle NSW Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition University of Newcastle Newcastle NSW Australia
- Gomeroi gaaynggal Centre Faculty of Health and Medicine University of Newcastle Tamworth NSW Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health Faculty of Health and Medicine University of Newcastle Newcastle NSW Australia
- Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Tamworth NSW Australia
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- Gomeroi gaaynggal Centre Faculty of Health and Medicine University of Newcastle Tamworth NSW Australia
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- Gomeroi gaaynggal Centre Faculty of Health and Medicine University of Newcastle Tamworth NSW Australia
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- Gomeroi gaaynggal Centre Faculty of Health and Medicine University of Newcastle Tamworth NSW Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre University of Sydney Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Sciences University of Newcastle Newcastle NSW Australia
- Gomeroi gaaynggal Centre Faculty of Health and Medicine University of Newcastle Tamworth NSW Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health Faculty of Health and Medicine University of Newcastle Newcastle NSW Australia
- Department of Rural Health University of Newcastle Tamworth NSW Australia
- Priority Research Centre for Generational Health and Ageing University of Newcastle Newcastle NSW Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Sciences University of Newcastle Newcastle NSW Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy Faculty of Health and Medicine University of Newcastle Newcastle NSW Australia
- Gomeroi gaaynggal Centre Faculty of Health and Medicine University of Newcastle Tamworth NSW Australia
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Opiyo RO, Nyasulu PS, Koigi RK, Obondo A, Ogoyi D, Kogi-Makau W. Effect of fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on reduction of depressive symptoms among HIV-seropositive pregnant women: a randomized, double-blind controlled trial. Ann Gen Psychiatry 2018; 17:49. [PMID: 30534187 PMCID: PMC6260872 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-018-0220-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, it is known that HIV-infected pregnant women are prone to depressive symptoms. Research evidences also suggest that nutrient deficiencies may enhance the depressive illness, and that fish oil omega-3 fatty acids may alleviate the depressive symptoms. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of fish oil omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid-rich supplements on depressive symptoms among HIV-seropositive pregnant women. TRIAL DESIGN A randomized double-blinded controlled trial with two parallel groups was conducted. The intervention group received fish oil omega-3 of 3.17 g (eicosapentaenoic acid = 2.15 g; docosahexaenoic acid = 1.02 g) per day for 8 weeks, while the control group received soybean oil for a similar period. METHOD Participants were HIV-seropositive pregnant women who were enrolled in prevention of mother-to-child transmission programs and attending antenatal clinics at selected Nairobi city county's health facilities. Recruitment was done from health records of HIV-infected pregnant women. Data analysis followed per-protocol analysis. Participants who completed the 8-week trial were included in the analysis of covariance statistical model with omega-3 as main effect. The covariates in the change in BDI-II depressive symptom score outcome were baseline characteristics and nutrient adequacy. RESULTS 282 participants were recruited 109 randomized to fish oil, and 107 to soybean oil. Completion rate was 86/109 (78.9%) and 96/107 (89.7%) respectively. At the end of week-8 of follow up most participants in both arms had mild depressive symptoms 82/86 (95.3%) in the Fish oil group and 94/96 (97.9%) in the Soybean oil group. The difference in effect between the intervention and control group was not statistically significant (1.01 (95% CI - 0.58 to 2.60), p = 0.21). CONCLUSION Fish oil omega-3 with a daily dosage of 3.17 g (eicosapentaenoic acid = 2.15 g; docosahexaenoic acid = 1.02 g) appears to provide no added benefit in reduction of the symptoms of depression in HIV-infected pregnant women.Trial Registration Clinical Trial Registry: NCT01614249. Registered on June 5, 2012. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01614249.
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- Rose Okoyo Opiyo
- 1School of Public Health, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, 00100 Kenya.,6Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, 00100 Kenya
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- 2Division of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- 3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, 00100 Kenya
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- 4Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, 00100 Kenya
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- 6Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, 00100 Kenya
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Lee A, Belski R, Radcliffe J, Newton M. What do Pregnant Women Know About the Healthy Eating Guidelines for Pregnancy? A Web-Based Questionnaire. Matern Child Health J 2017; 20:2179-88. [PMID: 27395383 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-016-2071-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Objectives This study explored nutrition knowledge of pregnant women, and how it correlated with participant characteristics, their main sources of information and changes to their diet since becoming pregnant. Methods Pregnant women residing in Australia accessing pregnancy forums on the internet were invited to complete a web-based questionnaire on general nutrition and pregnancy-specific nutrition guidelines. Results Of the 165 eligible questionnaire responses, 114 were complete and included in the analysis. Pregnancy nutrition knowledge was associated with education (r s = 0.21, p < 0.05) and income (r s = 0.21, p < 0.05). Only 2 % of pregnant women achieved nutrition knowledge scores over 80 %. Few women received nutrition advice during their pregnancy, of which most were advised by their doctor. Dietary changes adopted since becoming pregnant included consuming more fruit, vegetables, dairy and high fibre foods. Conclusions for Practice Pregnant women in this study had limited knowledge of the dietary guidelines for healthy eating during pregnancy. Furthermore, nutrition counselling in maternity care appears to be infrequent. One approach to optimising maternal diets and subsequently preventing adverse health outcomes is to enhance their knowledge of the pregnancy nutrition guidelines through the provision of nutritional counselling. Furthermore, research exploring the access and use of nutrition resources, and nutrition advice provided to pregnant women is recommended to understand how knowledge impacts on dietary behaviour.
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- Amelia Lee
- School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, 3086, Australia.
- Nutrition Department, Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia.
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- School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, 3086, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, 3086, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, 3086, Australia
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Informing Nutrition Care in the Antenatal Period: Pregnant Women's Experiences and Need for Support. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:4856527. [PMID: 28890896 PMCID: PMC5584352 DOI: 10.1155/2017/4856527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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This study aimed to provide insights into Australian women's experiences in gaining nutrition information during pregnancy. Individual semistructured telephone interviews were conducted with 17 pregnant (across all trimesters) and 9 postpartum women in five Australian states. Data were transcribed and analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Women valued nutrition information, actively sought it, and passively received it mainly from three sources: healthcare providers (HCPs), media, and their social networks. Women reported HCPs as highest for reliability but they had limited time and indifferent approaches. Various media were easily and most frequently accessed but were less reliable. Social networks were considered to be the least reliable and least accessed. Women reported becoming overwhelmed and confused. This in turn influenced their decisions (pragmatic/rational) and their eating behaviours (“overdo it,” “loosen it,” “ignore it,” and “positive response”). Individual and environmental barriers impacted their application of knowledge to dietary practice. Women wanted more constructive and interactive engagement with their HCPs. This study identified the need to establish and maintain mutually respectful environments where women feel able to raise issues with their HCPs throughout their pregnancies and where they are confident that the information they receive will be accurate and meet their needs.
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Moran LJ, Flynn AC, Louise J, Deussen AR, Dodd JM. The effect of a lifestyle intervention on pregnancy and postpartum dietary patterns determined by factor analysis. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2017; 25:1022-1032. [PMID: 28452404 DOI: 10.1002/oby.21848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2016] [Revised: 03/13/2017] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Optimizing maternal diet during pregnancy improves maternal and infant health. This study assessed the effect of an antenatal lifestyle intervention for women with overweight or obesity on dietary patterns during pregnancy and post partum. METHODS This study is a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial in which pregnant women (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 ) received lifestyle advice (n = 943) or standard care (n = 924). Dietary pattern analysis was undertaken using factor analysis with comparisons between trial entry and 28 weeks, 36 weeks, and 4 months post partum. RESULTS The dietary pattern analysis revealed two distinct patterns: "prudent" and "Western." There was a significant difference between groups in the change over time for both patterns (P < 0.001). For the prudent score, the lifestyle group had higher scores at all times after trial entry compared with standard care, while for the Western score, the lifestyle group had a lower score at 28 weeks. The intervention effect differed based on trial entry BMI (P = 0.043) and smoking (P = 0.019), with higher prudent scores for women with obesity compared with overweight and smokers compared with nonsmokers. CONCLUSIONS The provision of an antenatal lifestyle intervention for women with overweight and obesity was associated with an improvement in dietary patterns that persisted post partum. This has important implications for the future consideration of optimal dietary intervention components to include in antenatal lifestyle interventions.
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- Lisa J Moran
- The Robinson Research Institute, Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Monash Centre for Health Research Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Division of Women's Health, King's College London, London, UK
- Division of Diabetes and Nutritional Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- The Robinson Research Institute, Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- The University of Adelaide, School of Public Health, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- The Robinson Research Institute, Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- The Robinson Research Institute, Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Women's and Babies Division, Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Malek L, Umberger WJ, Makrides M, ShaoJia Z. Predicting healthy eating intention and adherence to dietary recommendations during pregnancy in Australia using the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Appetite 2017; 116:431-441. [PMID: 28536056 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2017.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Revised: 05/16/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This study aims to aid in the development of more effective healthy eating intervention strategies for pregnant women by understanding the relationship between healthy eating intention and actual eating behaviour. Specifically, the study explored whether Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) constructs [attitude, subjective-norm, perceived-behavioural-control (PBC)] and additional psychosocial variables (perceived stress, health value and self-identity as a healthy eater) are useful in explaining variance in women's 1) intentions to consume a healthy diet during pregnancy and 2) food consumption behaviour (e.g. adherence to food group recommendations) during pregnancy. A cross-sectional sample of 455 Australian pregnant women completed a TPB questionnaire as part of a larger comprehensive web-based nutrition questionnaire. Women's perceived stress, health value and self-identity as a healthy eater were also measured. Dietary intake was assessed using six-items based on the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines. Hierarchical multiple linear regression models were estimated (significance level <0.05), which explained 70% of the variance in healthy eating intention scores and 12% of the variance in adherence to food group recommendations. TPB constructs explained 66% of the total variance in healthy eating intention. Significant predictors of stronger healthy eating intention were greater PBC and subjective norm, followed by positive attitude and stronger self-identity as a healthy eater. Conversely, TPB constructs collectively explained only 3.4% of total variance in adherence to food group recommendations. These findings reveal that the TPB framework explains considerable variance in healthy eating intention during pregnancy, but explains little variance in actual food consumption behaviour. Further research is required to understand this weak relationship between healthy eating intention and behaviour during pregnancy. Alternative behavioural frameworks, particularly those that account for the automatic nature of most dietary choices, should also be considered.
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- Lenka Malek
- Centre for Global Food and Resources, Faculty of the Professions, The University of Adelaide, Level 6 NEXUS 10 Tower, 10 Pulteney Street, SA 5005, Australia.
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- Centre for Global Food and Resources, Faculty of the Professions, The University of Adelaide, Level 6 NEXUS 10 Tower, 10 Pulteney Street, SA 5005, Australia.
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- The Discipline of Paediatrics, The University of Adelaide, Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA 5006, Australia; Healthy Mothers, Babies and Children, South Australian Health Medical Research Institute, Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA 5006, Australia.
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- The Discipline of Paediatrics, The University of Adelaide, Women's and Children's Hospital, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA 5006, Australia; School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, The University of Adelaide, Waite Campus, PMB 1, Glen Osmond, SA 5064, Australia.
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Reeves AJ, McEvoy MA, MacDonald-Wicks LK, Barker D, Attia J, Hodge AM, Patterson AJ. Calculation of Haem Iron Intake and Its Role in the Development of Iron Deficiency in Young Women from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Nutrients 2017; 9:nu9050515. [PMID: 28534830 PMCID: PMC5452245 DOI: 10.3390/nu9050515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Revised: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Total iron intake is not strongly associated with iron stores, but haem iron intake may be more predictive. Haem iron is not available in most nutrient databases, so experimentally determined haem contents were applied to an Australian Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) to estimate haem iron intake in a representative sample of young women (25–30 years). The association between dietary haem iron intakes and incident self-reported diagnosed iron deficiency over six years of follow-up was examined. Haem iron contents for Australian red meats, fish, and poultry were applied to haem-containing foods in the Dietary Questionnaire for Epidemiological Studies V2 (DQESv2) FFQ. Haem iron intakes were calculated for 9076 women from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH) using the DQESv2 dietary data from 2003. Logistic regression was used to examine the association between haem iron intake (2003) and the incidence of iron deficiency in 2006 and 2009. Multiple logistic regression showed baseline haem iron intake was a statistically significant predictor of iron deficiency in 2006 (Odds Ratio (OR): 0.91; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 0.84–0.99; p-value: 0.020) and 2009 (OR: 0.89; 95% CI: 0.82–0.99; p-value: 0.007). Using the energy-adjusted haem intake made little difference to the associations. Higher haem iron intake is associated with reduced odds of iron deficiency developing in young adult Australian women.
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- Angela J Reeves
- Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Hunter Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine & Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Hunter Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine & Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Hunter Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine & Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- Cancer Epidemiology Centre, Cancer Council Victoria, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie Street, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia.
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia.
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Skreden M, Bere E, Sagedal LR, Vistad I, Øverby NC. Changes in fruit and vegetable consumption habits from pre-pregnancy to early pregnancy among Norwegian women. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2017; 17:107. [PMID: 28376732 PMCID: PMC5381088 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-017-1291-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2016] [Accepted: 03/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A healthy diet is important for pregnancy outcome and the current and future health of woman and child. The aims of the study were to explore the changes from pre-pregnancy to early pregnancy in consumption of fruits and vegetables (FV), and to describe associations with maternal educational level, body mass index (BMI) and age. METHODS Healthy nulliparous women were included in the Norwegian Fit for Delivery (NFFD) trial from September 2009 to February 2013, recruited from eight antenatal clinics in southern Norway. At inclusion, in median gestational week 15 (range 9-20), 575 participants answered a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) where they reported consumption of FV, both current intake and recollection of pre-pregnancy intake. Data were analysed using a linear mixed model. RESULTS The percentage of women consuming FV daily or more frequently in the following categories increased from pre-pregnancy to early pregnancy: vegetables on sandwiches (13 vs. 17%, p <0.01), other vegetables (11 vs. 14%, p = 0.01), fruits (apples, pears, oranges or bananas) (24 vs. 41%, p < 0.01), other fruits and berries (8 vs. 15%, p < 0.01) and fruits and vegetables as snacks (14 vs. 28%, p < 0.01). The percentage of women who reported at least daily consumption of vegetables with dinner (22% at both time points) was stable. A higher proportion of older women increased their consumption of vegetables and fruits as snacks from pre-pregnancy to early pregnancy compared to younger women (p=0.04). CONCLUSIONS We found an increase in the proportion of women consuming FV daily or more frequently from pre-pregnancy to early pregnancy. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov database, NCT01001689 . https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01001689?term=NCT01001689&rank=1 .
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- Marianne Skreden
- Department of Public Health, Sports and Nutrition, University of Agder, PO Box 422, 4604, Kristiansand, Norway.
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- Department of Public Health, Sports and Nutrition, University of Agder, PO Box 422, 4604, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sørlandet Hospital HF, PO Box 416, 4604, Kristiansand, Norway.,Department of Research, Sørlandet Hospital HF, PO Box 416, 4604, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sørlandet Hospital HF, PO Box 416, 4604, Kristiansand, Norway.,Department of Research, Sørlandet Hospital HF, PO Box 416, 4604, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Public Health, Sports and Nutrition, University of Agder, PO Box 422, 4604, Kristiansand, Norway
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Ashman AM, Collins CE, Brown LJ, Rae KM, Rollo ME. Validation of a Smartphone Image-Based Dietary Assessment Method for Pregnant Women. Nutrients 2017; 9:nu9010073. [PMID: 28106758 PMCID: PMC5295117 DOI: 10.3390/nu9010073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2016] [Revised: 01/12/2017] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Image-based dietary records could lower participant burden associated with traditional prospective methods of dietary assessment. They have been used in children, adolescents and adults, but have not been evaluated in pregnant women. The current study evaluated relative validity of the DietBytes image-based dietary assessment method for assessing energy and nutrient intakes. Pregnant women collected image-based dietary records (via a smartphone application) of all food, drinks and supplements consumed over three non-consecutive days. Intakes from the image-based method were compared to intakes collected from three 24-h recalls, taken on random days; once per week, in the weeks following the image-based record. Data were analyzed using nutrient analysis software. Agreement between methods was ascertained using Pearson correlations and Bland-Altman plots. Twenty-five women (27 recruited, one withdrew, one incomplete), median age 29 years, 15 primiparas, eight Aboriginal Australians, completed image-based records for analysis. Significant correlations between the two methods were observed for energy, macronutrients and fiber (r = 0.58–0.84, all p < 0.05), and for micronutrients both including (r = 0.47–0.94, all p < 0.05) and excluding (r = 0.40–0.85, all p < 0.05) supplements in the analysis. Bland-Altman plots confirmed acceptable agreement with no systematic bias. The DietBytes method demonstrated acceptable relative validity for assessment of nutrient intakes of pregnant women.
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- Amy M Ashman
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan 2308, New South Wales, Australia.
- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan 2308, New South Wales, Australia.
- Gomeroi gaaynggal Centre, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, 2/1 Hinkler Street, Tamworth 2340, New South Wales, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan 2308, New South Wales, Australia.
- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan 2308, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Department of Rural Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, 114-148 Johnston Street, Tamworth 2340, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Gomeroi gaaynggal Centre, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, 2/1 Hinkler Street, Tamworth 2340, New South Wales, Australia.
- Department of Rural Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, 114-148 Johnston Street, Tamworth 2340, New South Wales, Australia.
- Priority Research Centre in Reproduction, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan 2308, New South Wales, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan 2308, New South Wales, Australia.
- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan 2308, New South Wales, Australia.
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Vincze L, Rollo ME, Hutchesson MJ, Burrows TL, MacDonald-Wicks L, Blumfield M, Collins CE. A cross sectional study investigating weight management motivations, methods and perceived healthy eating and physical activity influences in women up to five years following childbirth. Midwifery 2017; 49:124-133. [PMID: 28131329 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2017.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Revised: 11/25/2016] [Accepted: 01/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE to explore motivations for weight change, weight loss methods used and factors perceived to influence healthy eating and physical activity for weight management following childbirth, and to evaluate differences by socio-demographic, weight status and pregnancy characteristics. DESIGN cross-sectional online survey completed from May to August 2013. PARTICIPANTS Australian women (n=874, aged 32.8±4.5 years, pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index 25.6±5.7kg/m2) aged 18-40 years who had given birth in the previous 5 years MEASUREMENTS: women self-reported socio-demographic, weight status and pregnancy characteristics. Those who reported being unhappy at their current weight ranked their most to least important reasons for wanting to change their weight from a list of nine options. Weight control methods used in the previous two years were reported from a list of 12 options. Perceived healthy eating and physical activity factors influencing weight management were assessed across 20 items using a five-point Likert scale. FINDINGS the most prevalent motivators reported for weight change were to improve health (26.1%) and lift mood (20.3%). Three-quarters (75.7%) of women reported having used at least one weight loss method in the previous two years. Time constraints due to family commitments, enjoyment of physical activity and healthy eating, motivation and cost were factors most commonly reported to influence weight management. Body mass index, parity, education, household income and time since last birth were related to motivations for weight change, weight loss methods used and/or factors perceived to influence weight management. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE weight management support provided by health professionals should consider women's expressed motivators and factors influencing weight management, along with differences in sociodemographic, pregnancy and weight status characteristics, in order to engage women at this life-stage and facilitate adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviours.
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- Lisa Vincze
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Australia.
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Australia.
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Ashman AM, Collins CE, Brown LJ, Rae KM, Rollo ME. A Brief Tool to Assess Image-Based Dietary Records and Guide Nutrition Counselling Among Pregnant Women: An Evaluation. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2016; 4:e123. [PMID: 27815234 PMCID: PMC5116101 DOI: 10.2196/mhealth.6469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2016] [Revised: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 10/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Dietitians ideally should provide personally tailored nutrition advice to pregnant women. Provision is hampered by a lack of appropriate tools for nutrition assessment and counselling in practice settings. Smartphone technology, through the use of image-based dietary records, can address limitations of traditional methods of recording dietary intake. Feedback on these records can then be provided by the dietitian via smartphone. Efficacy and validity of these methods requires examination. Objective The aims of the Australian Diet Bytes and Baby Bumps study, which used image-based dietary records and a purpose-built brief Selected Nutrient and Diet Quality (SNaQ) tool to provide tailored nutrition advice to pregnant women, were to assess relative validity of the SNaQ tool for analyzing dietary intake compared with nutrient analysis software, to describe the nutritional intake adequacy of pregnant participants, and to assess acceptability of dietary feedback via smartphone. Methods Eligible women used a smartphone app to record everything they consumed over 3 nonconsecutive days. Records consisted of an image of the food or drink item placed next to a fiducial marker, with a voice or text description, or both, providing additional detail. We used the SNaQ tool to analyze participants’ intake of daily food group servings and selected key micronutrients for pregnancy relative to Australian guideline recommendations. A visual reference guide consisting of images of foods and drinks in standard serving sizes assisted the dietitian with quantification. Feedback on participants’ diets was provided via 2 methods: (1) a short video summary sent to participants’ smartphones, and (2) a follow-up telephone consultation with a dietitian. Agreement between dietary intake assessment using the SNaQ tool and nutrient analysis software was evaluated using Spearman rank correlation and Cohen kappa. Results We enrolled 27 women (median age 28.8 years, 8 Indigenous Australians, 15 primiparas), of whom 25 completed the image-based dietary record. Median intakes of grains, vegetables, fruit, meat, and dairy were below recommendations. Median (interquartile range) intake of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods was 3.5 (2.4-3.9) servings/day and exceeded recommendations (0-2.5 servings/day). Positive correlations between the SNaQ tool and nutrient analysis software were observed for energy (ρ=.898, P<.001) and all selected micronutrients (iron, calcium, zinc, folate, and iodine, ρ range .510-.955, all P<.05), both with and without vitamin and mineral supplements included in the analysis. Cohen kappa showed moderate to substantial agreement for selected micronutrients when supplements were included (kappa range .488-.803, all P ≤.001) and for calcium, iodine, and zinc when excluded (kappa range .554-.632, all P<.001). A total of 17 women reported changing their diet as a result of the personalized nutrition advice. Conclusions The SNaQ tool demonstrated acceptable validity for assessing adequacy of key pregnancy nutrient intakes and preliminary evidence of utility to support dietitians in providing women with personalized advice to optimize nutrition during pregnancy.
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- Amy M Ashman
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.,Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.,Gomeroi gaaynggal Centre, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Tamworth, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.,Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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- Department of Rural Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Tamworth, Australia
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- Gomeroi gaaynggal Centre, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Tamworth, Australia.,Department of Rural Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Tamworth, Australia.,Priority Research Centre in Reproduction, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.,Mothers and Babies Research Centre, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, New Lambton Heights, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.,Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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Bryant J, Waller A, Cameron E, Hure A, Sanson‐Fisher R. Diet during pregnancy: Women's knowledge of and adherence to food safety guidelines. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2016; 57:315-322. [DOI: 10.1111/ajo.12523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 07/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Jamie Bryant
- Health Behaviour Research Group Priority Research Centre for Health BehaviourUniversity of Newcastle & Hunter Medical Research Institute University of Newcastle Newcastle New South Wales Australia
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- Health Behaviour Research Group Priority Research Centre for Health BehaviourUniversity of Newcastle & Hunter Medical Research Institute University of Newcastle Newcastle New South Wales Australia
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- Health Behaviour Research Group Priority Research Centre for Health BehaviourUniversity of Newcastle & Hunter Medical Research Institute University of Newcastle Newcastle New South Wales Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Gender, Health and Ageing University of Newcastle & Hunter Medical Research Institute University of Newcastle Newcastle New South Wales Australia
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- Health Behaviour Research Group Priority Research Centre for Health BehaviourUniversity of Newcastle & Hunter Medical Research Institute University of Newcastle Newcastle New South Wales Australia
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Bookari K, Yeatman H, Williamson M. Exploring Australian women's level of nutrition knowledge during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study. Int J Womens Health 2016; 8:405-19. [PMID: 27574470 PMCID: PMC4993554 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s110072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE) for pregnancy provides a number of food- and nutrition-related recommendations to assist pregnant women in optimizing their dietary behavior. However, there are limited data demonstrating pregnant women's knowledge of the AGHE recommendations. This study investigated Australian pregnant women's knowledge of the AGHE and related dietary recommendations for maintaining a healthy pregnancy. The variations in nutrition knowledge were compared with demographic characteristics. METHODS A cross-sectional study assessed eight different nutrition knowledge domains and the demographic characteristics of pregnant women. Four hundred women across Australia completed a multidimensional online survey based on validated and existing measures. RESULTS More than half of the pregnant women surveyed (65%) were not familiar with the AGHE recommendations. The basic recommendations to eat more fruit, vegetables, bread, and cereals but less meat were poorly understood. An in-depth investigation of knowledge of nutrition information revealed misconceptions in a range of areas, including standard serving size, nutrients content of certain foods, energy density of fat, and the importance of key nutrients in pregnancy. Univariate analysis revealed significant demographic variation in nutrition knowledge scores. Multiple regression analysis confirmed the significant independent effects on respondents' nutrition knowledge score (P<0.000) of the education level, income, age, stage of pregnancy, language, and having a health/nutrition qualification. The model indicated that independent variables explained 33% (adjusted R (2)) of the variance found between respondents' knowledge scores. CONCLUSION Australian pregnant women's knowledge regarding AGHE for pregnancy and other key dietary recommendations is poor and varies significantly with their demographic profile. The setting of dietary guidelines is not sufficient to ensure improvement in their nutrition knowledge. It is essential that women receive support to achieve optimal and healthy diets during pregnancy.
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- Khlood Bookari
- School of Health and Society, Faculty of Social Sciences
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Higher Education Division, Central Queensland University, Noosaville, QLD, Australia
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Bookari K, Yeatman H, Williamson M. Falling short of dietary guidelines - What do Australian pregnant women really know? A cross sectional study. Women Birth 2016; 30:9-17. [PMID: 27317129 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2016.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2016] [Revised: 05/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Maternal diets are not consistent with dietary guidance and this may affect the health of mothers and their infants. Nutrition knowledge and motivation may be important factors. AIMS To assess pregnant women's diets in relation to consistency with the Australian Guidelines for Healthy Eating (AGHE); factors influencing women's adherence to the recommendations; and women's attitudes towards pregnancy-specific nutrition information. METHODS A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling was undertaken at five hospitals in New South Wales (Australia) and through an online link (October 2012 to July 2013). N=388 pregnant women completed the survey. Categorical data were analysed using Chi square and logistic regression with significance set at P<0.05. FINDINGS Most participants were highly motivated to adopt a healthy diet, believed they were trying to do so and that knowing about nutrition in pregnancy was highly important. Reported dietary intakes were poor. No pregnant women met the recommended intakes for all five food groups. Poor knowledge of these recommendations was evident. Knowledge of selected recommendations (for Fruit, Vegetables, and Breads and Cereals) increased the likelihood of those foods' consumption 8 (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.3-27.7), 9.1 (95% CI, 2.6-31.3) and 6.8 (95% CI, 3.4-13.7) times respectively. CONCLUSION Pregnant women had high levels of motivation and confidence in their ability to achieve a healthy diet and understand dietary recommendations, but actually demonstrated poor knowledge and poor adherence to guidelines. Mistaken or false beliefs may be a barrier to effective nutrition education strategies.
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- Khlood Bookari
- School of Health and Society, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia.
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- School of Health and Society, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Higher Education Division, CQ University, 90 Goodchap Street, Noosaville, Queensland 4566, Australia.
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Ballantyne A, Gavaghan C, McMillan J, Pullon S. Pregnancy and the Culture of Extreme Risk Aversion. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BIOETHICS : AJOB 2016; 16:21-23. [PMID: 26832085 DOI: 10.1080/15265161.2015.1120801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Adherence to the Australian dietary guidelines during pregnancy: evidence from a national study. Public Health Nutr 2015; 19:1155-63. [PMID: 26228526 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980015002232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess dietary intake of pregnant women against the Australian Dietary Guidelines with respect to the Five Food Group recommendations and determine predictors of adherence to the recommendations. DESIGN Cross-sectional web-based survey. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. SETTING Pregnant women living in Australia. A national sample was recruited using an online panel provider and a South Australian sample was recruited through the antenatal clinic of a large public maternity hospital. SUBJECTS A total of 857 pregnant women. RESULTS Fifty-six per cent, 29% and less than 10% of women met the recommendations for the fruit, dairy and other core food groups, respectively. None of the women met the recommendations for all Five Food Groups. Women who were born overseas and who were less physically active pre-pregnancy were less likely to adhere to the fruit and dairy recommendations. Women who smoked during pregnancy, were overweight pre-pregnancy and had lower household incomes were also less likely to meet the fruit recommendations; and women living in metropolitan areas were less likely to meet the vegetable recommendations. Sixty-one per cent believed their diet during this pregnancy was healthy. CONCLUSIONS The majority of pregnant women in Australia perceive their diets to be healthy yet they do not consume the recommended daily servings from the Five Food Groups. Intervention strategies are warranted, particularly those that increase women's ability to evaluate their diet and also encourage positive dietary changes. These strategies may increase adoption of dietary guidelines and optimise pregnancy and other long-term health outcomes.
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Martin J, MacDonald-Wicks L, Hure A, Smith R, Collins CE. Reducing postpartum weight retention and improving breastfeeding outcomes in overweight women: a pilot randomised controlled trial. Nutrients 2015; 7:1464-79. [PMID: 25723973 PMCID: PMC4377862 DOI: 10.3390/nu7031464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2014] [Revised: 12/01/2014] [Accepted: 02/15/2015] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Overweight and obesity is prevalent among women of reproductive age (42% BMI > 25 kg/m2) and parity is associated with risk of weight gain. Weight gain greater than that recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM )is also associated with lower rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration in women. The aim of this pilot randomised controlled trial is to examine the feasibility of recruiting and maintaining a cohort of pregnant women with the view of reducing postpartum weight retention and improving breastfeeding outcomes. Women (BMI of 25-35 kg/m2 (n = 36)) were recruited from the John Hunter Hospital antenatal clinic in New South Wales, Australia. Participants were stratified by BMI and randomised to one of three groups with follow-up to six months postpartum. Women received a dietary intervention with or without breastfeeding support from a lactation consultant, or were assigned to a wait-list control group where the dietary intervention was issued at three months postpartum. Feasibility and acceptability was assessed by participation rates and questionnaire. Analysis of variance and covariance was conducted to determine any differences between groups. Sixty-nine per cent of the participants were still enrolled at six months postpartum. This pilot demonstrated some difficulties in recruiting women from antenatal clinics and retaining them in the trial. Although underpowered; the results on weight; biomarkers and breastfeeding outcomes indicated improved metabolic health.
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- Julia Martin
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle 2308, New South Wales, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle 2308, New South Wales, Australia.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle 2308, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Mothers and Babies Research Centre, Hunter Medical Research Institute, John Hunter Hospital, Level 3, Endocrinology, Locked Bag 1, Hunter Region Mail Centre, Newcastle 2310, New South Wales, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle 2308, New South Wales, Australia.
- Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle 2308, New South Wales, Australia.
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Ayala GX, Ibarra L, Horton L, Arredondo EM, Slymen DJ, Engelberg M, Rock CL, Hernandez E, Parada H, Elder JP. Evidence supporting a promotora-delivered entertainment education intervention for improving mothers' dietary intake: the Entre Familia: Reflejos de Salud Study. JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2014; 20:165-176. [PMID: 25375276 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2014.917747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Entertainment education and the promotora model are 2 evidence-based health communication strategies. This study examined their combined effect on promoting healthy eating among mothers in a family-based intervention. Participants were 361 Mexican-origin families living in Imperial County, California, who were randomly assigned to an intervention or delayed treatment condition. The intervention involved promotoras (community health workers) who delivered 11 home visits and 4 telephone calls. Home visits included a 12-minute episode of a 9-part situation comedy depicting a family struggling with making healthy eating choices; an accompanying family workbook was reviewed to build skills and left with the family. Baseline and immediate postintervention data were collected from the mothers, including the primary outcome of daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Other dietary and psychosocial factors related to healthy eating were examined. At postintervention, mothers in the intervention reported increases in daily vegetable servings (p ≤ .05); however, no changes were observed in fruit consumption. Improvements were observed in behavioral strategies to increase fiber (p ≤ .001) and to decrease fat intake (p ≤ .001), unhealthy eating behaviors (p ≤ .001), and individual (p ≤ .05) and family-related (p ≤ .01) perceived barriers to healthy eating. Entertainment education and promotoras engaged families and improved mothers' diets. Further research should examine the dose needed for greater changes.
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Lundqvist A, Johansson I, Wennberg A, Hultdin J, Högberg U, Hamberg K, Sandström H. Reported dietary intake in early pregnant compared to non-pregnant women - a cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2014; 14:373. [PMID: 25361589 PMCID: PMC4221707 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-014-0373-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2014] [Accepted: 10/15/2014] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background A woman’s nutritional status before conception and during pregnancy is important for maternal health and the health of the foetus. The aim of the study was to compare diet intake in early pregnant women with non-pregnant women. Methods Between September 2006 and March 2009, 226 women in early pregnancy were consecutively recruited at five antenatal clinics in Northern Sweden. Referent women (n = 211) were randomly selected from a current health screening project running in the same region (the Västerbotten Intervention Program; VIP). We collected diet data with a self-reported validated food frequency questionnaire with 66 food items/food aggregates, and information on portion size, alcohol consumption, and supplement intake. Data were analysed using descriptive, comparative statistics and multivariate partial least square modelling. Results Intake of folate and vitamin D from foods was generally low for both groups. Intake of folate and vitamin D supplements was generally high in the pregnant group and led to significantly higher total estimated intake of vitamin D and folate in the pregnant group. Iron intake from foods tended to be lower in pregnant women although iron supplement intake evened out the difference with respect to iron intake from foods only. Energy intake was slightly lower in pregnant women but not significant, a reflection of that they reported consuming significantly less of potatoes/rice/pasta, meat/fish, and vegetables (grams/day) than the women in the referent group. Conclusions In the present study, women in early pregnancy reported less intake of vegetables, potatoes, meat, and alcohol than non-pregnant women. As they also had a low intake (below the Nordic Nutritional Recommendations) of folate, vitamin D, and iron from foods, some of these women and their unborn children are possibly at risk for adverse effects on the pregnancy and birth outcome.
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Dietary and health profiles of Spanish women in preconception, pregnancy and lactation. Nutrients 2014; 6:4434-51. [PMID: 25333199 PMCID: PMC4210927 DOI: 10.3390/nu6104434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2014] [Revised: 08/19/2014] [Accepted: 09/26/2014] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The nutritional status and lifestyle of women in preconception, pregnancy and lactation determine maternal, fetal and child health. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate dietary patterns and lifestyles according the perinatal physiological status in a large sample of Spanish women. Community pharmacists that were previously trained to collect the data recruited 13,845 women. General information, anthropometric measurements, physical activity, unhealthy habits and dietary data were assessed using a validated questionnaire. Mean values and percentages were used as descriptive statistics. The t-test, ANOVA or chi-squared test were used to compare groups. A score that included dietary and behavioral characteristics was generated to compare lifestyles in the three physiological situations. The analysis revealed that diet quality should be improved in the three stages, but in a different manner. While women seeking a pregnancy only met dairy recommendations, those who were pregnant only fulfilled fresh fruits servings and lactating women only covered protein group requirements. In all cases, the consumption allowances of sausages, buns and pastries were exceeded. Food patterns and unhealthy behaviors of Spanish women in preconception, pregnancy and lactation should be improved, particularly in preconception. This information might be useful in order to implement educational programs for each population group.
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Leonard AJ, Chalmers KA, Collins CE, Patterson AJ. The effect of nutrition knowledge and dietary iron intake on iron status in young women. Appetite 2014; 81:225-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2014.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2013] [Revised: 05/20/2014] [Accepted: 06/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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de Jersey SJ, Nicholson JM, Callaway LK, Daniels LA. An observational study of nutrition and physical activity behaviours, knowledge, and advice in pregnancy. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2013; 13:115. [PMID: 23688111 PMCID: PMC3663720 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2393-13-115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2012] [Accepted: 05/10/2013] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Maternal obesity, excess weight gain and lifestyle behaviours during pregnancy have been associated with future overweight and other adverse health outcomes for mothers and babies. This study compared the nutrition and physical activity behaviours of Australian healthy (BMI ≤ 25 k/m(2)) and overweight (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m(2)) pregnant women and described their knowledge and receipt of health professional advice early in pregnancy. METHODS Pregnant women (n=58) aged 29±5 (mean±s.d.) years were recruited at 16±2 weeks gestation from an Australian metropolitan hospital. Height and weight were measured using standard procedures and women completed a self administered semi-quantitative survey. RESULTS Healthy and overweight women had very similar levels of knowledge, behaviour and levels of advice provided except where specifically mentioned. Only 8% and 36% of participants knew the correct recommended daily number of fruit and vegetable serves respectively. Four percent of participants ate the recommended 5 serves/day of vegetables. Overweight women were less likely than healthy weight women to achieve the recommended fruit intake (4% vs. 8%, p=0.05), and more likely to consume soft drinks or cordial (55% vs 43%, p=0.005) and take away foods (37% vs. 25%, p=0.002) once a week or more. Less than half of all women achieved sufficient physical activity. Despite 80% of women saying they would have liked education about nutrition, physical activity and weight gain, particularly at the beginning of pregnancy, less than 50% were given appropriate advice regarding healthy eating and physical activity. CONCLUSION Healthy pregnancy behaviour recommendations were not being met, with overweight women less likely to meet some of the recommendations. Knowledge of dietary recommendations was poor and health care professional advice was limited. There are opportunities to improve the health care practices and education pregnant women received to improve knowledge and behaviours. Pregnant women appear to want this.
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- Susan J de Jersey
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, QLD, 4029, Australia
- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD, 4059, Australia
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- Parenting Research Centre, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Australia
- Centre for Learning Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD, 4059, Australia
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- Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Clinical School, School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Herston, QLD, 4029, Australia
- Department of Internal Medicine, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, QLD, 4029, Australia
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- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD, 4059, Australia
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Blumfield ML, Hure AJ, Macdonald-Wicks L, Smith R, Collins CE. A systematic review and meta-analysis of micronutrient intakes during pregnancy in developed countries. Nutr Rev 2013; 71:118-32. [PMID: 23356639 DOI: 10.1111/nure.12003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 173] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Micronutrient status during pregnancy influences maternal and fetal health, birth outcomes, and the risk of chronic disease in offspring. Research reporting dietary intake during pregnancy in nationally representative population samples, however, is limited. This review summarizes the micronutrient intakes of pregnant women from developed countries and compares them with relevant national recommendations. A systematic search without date limits was conducted. All studies reporting the micronutrient intakes of pregnant women were considered, irrespective of design. Two authors independently identified studies for inclusion and assessed methodological quality. Nutritional adequacy was summarized, with confounding factors considered. Meta-analysis data are reported for developed countries collectively, by geographical region, and by dietary methodology. Pregnant women in developed countries are at risk of suboptimal micronutrient intakes. Folate, iron, and vitamin D intakes were consistently below nutrient recommendations in each geographical region, and calcium intakes in Japan were below the Japanese recommendations and the average intake levels in other developed countries. Research examining the implications of potential nutrient insufficiency on maternal and offspring health outcomes is needed along with improvements in the quality of dietary intake reporting.
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- Michelle L Blumfield
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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