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Liu S, Sharp A, Lane S, Villanueva EV, Lu Z, Ma ZF. Low Iodine Nutrition Knowledge in Chinese Breastfeeding Women despite Adequate Iodine Status. Nutrients 2024; 16:491. [PMID: 38398815 PMCID: PMC10891795 DOI: 10.3390/nu16040491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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There has been a scarcity of evidence about iodine nutrition knowledge among women during pregnancy and lactation. The aim of this study was to determine women's iodine knowledge and the relationship between knowledge and iodine status during pregnancy and lactation. Women were recruited from a hospital in the western part of China in the third trimester of pregnancy and followed until the end of the first week of lactation. The women's iodine status was measured by their urinary iodine concentration (UIC) and an iodine-specific, validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Iodine nutrition knowledge was assessed using an iodine nutrition knowledge questionnaire. A total of 200 women (mean age of 29.0 ± 4.2 years) completed the whole study. The majority of the women did not consume enough iodine during both pregnancy and lactation (231.89 vs. 237.26 µg/day). The overall mean iodine knowledge scores in our sample of women during pregnancy and lactation were 4.77 and 4.87, indicating low iodine knowledge. The use of iodized salt and a higher education level were significantly associated with an increased iodine knowledge score. In conclusion, this study reported poor iodine nutrition knowledge in women, highlighting a public health concern. Therefore, the iodine knowledge of women should be improved, possibly via maternal health campaigns to avoid the consequences of iodine deficiency disorders in newborns.
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- Shuchang Liu
- Department of Biological Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Harris-Wellbeing Research Centre, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
- School of Health and Sport Sciences, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool L16 9JD, UK
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- Harris-Wellbeing Research Centre, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L8 7SS, UK
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- Health Data Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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- School of Science, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
- First Year College, Victoria University, Footscray, VIC 3011, Australia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Science, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing, School of Health and Social Wellbeing, College of Health, University of the West of England, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK
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Dietary Intakes of Folate, Vitamin D and Iodine during the First Trimester of Pregnancy and the Association between Supplement Use and Demographic Characteristics amongst White Caucasian Women Living with Obesity in the UK. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14235135. [PMID: 36501164 PMCID: PMC9736674 DOI: 10.3390/nu14235135] [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: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Folate, vitamin D and iodine are key micronutrients in pregnancy, with deficiency associated with poor maternal and infant outcomes. For folate and vitamin D especially, deficiency is more common amongst women with obesity and recommended intakes and guidance on supplementation varies worldwide. The present study aims to investigate dietary and supplementary intakes of these micronutrients amongst a population of pregnant women with obesity in the United Kingdom, alongside key maternal demographic characteristics. Expectant women (n = 75) with a body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2 at first antenatal appointment were recruited at 12 weeks gestation. Participants were asked about their supplement use preconception and during trimester one in a baseline questionnaire which also asked about demographic characteristics. Women also completed a four day diet diary from which dietary and supplemental intakes of micronutrients intakes were estimated. Folic acid was taken by 96% of women at any point in trimester 1, whilst only 26% of women took the higher 5 mg dose recommended for women with obesity in the UK. For vitamin D and iodine, 56% and 44% of women met the UK RNI, respectively. Maternal age was positively associated with taking supplements of any kind and the 5 mg folic acid supplement, whilst parity was inversely associated with both outcomes. This study strengthens the rationale for further work to be done raising awareness of the need for women with obesity to supplement both with a higher dose of folic acid and vitamin D and to be aware of the role of iodine during pregnancy.
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Iodine and Iodine Deficiency: A Comprehensive Review of a Re-Emerging Issue. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14173474. [PMID: 36079737 PMCID: PMC9459956 DOI: 10.3390/nu14173474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Iodine is a mineral nutrient essential for the regulation of a variety of key physiological functions including metabolism and brain development and function in children and adults. As such, iodine intake and status within populations is an area of concern and research focus. This paper will review recently published studies that focus on the re-emerging issue of iodine deficiency as a global concern and declining intake among populations in developed countries. Historically, the implementation of salt-iodization programs worldwide has reduced the incidence of iodine deficiency, but 30% of the world’s population is still at risk. Iodine nutrition is a growing issue within industrialized countries including the U.S. as a result of declining iodine intake, in part due to changing dietary patterns and food manufacturing practices. Few countries mandate universal salt iodization policies, and differing agriculture and industry practices and regulations among countries have resulted in inconsistencies in supplementation practices. In the U.S., in spite of salt-iodization policies, mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency is common and appears to be increasing. European countries with the highest incidence of deficiency lack iodization programs. Monitoring the iodine status of at-risk populations and, when appropriate, public health initiatives, appear to be warranted.
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Bailey RL, Dog TL, Smith-Ryan AE, Das SK, Baker FC, Madak-Erdogan Z, Hammond BR, Sesso HD, Eapen A, Mitmesser SH, Wong A, Nguyen H. Sex Differences Across the Life Course: A Focus On Unique Nutritional and Health Considerations among Women. J Nutr 2022; 152:1597-1610. [PMID: 35294009 PMCID: PMC9258555 DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxac059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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In the United States, women, while having a longer life expectancy than men, experience a differential risk for chronic diseases and have unique nutritional needs based on physiological and hormonal changes across the life span. However, much of what is known about health is based on research conducted in men. Additional complexity in assessing nutritional needs within gender include the variations in genetics, body compositions, hormonal milieus, underlying chronic diseases, and medication usage, with this list expanding as we consider these variables across the life course. It is clear women experience nutrient shortfalls during key periods of their lives, which may differentially impact their health. Consequently, as we move into the era of precision nutrition, understanding these sex- and gender-based differences may help optimize recommendations and interventions chosen to support health and weight management. Recently, a scientific conference was convened with content experts to explore these topics from a life-course perspective at biological, physiological, and behavioral levels. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop and provides an overview of important nutrition and related lifestyle considerations across the life course. The landscape of addressing female-specific nutritional needs continues to grow; now more than ever, it is essential to increase our understanding of the physiological differences between men and women, and determine how these physiological considerations may aid in optimizing nutritional strategies to support certain personal goals related to health, quality of life, sleep, and exercise performance among women.
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- Regan L Bailey
- Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Jean-Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Health Sciences, SRI International, Menlo Park, CA, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Behavioral and Brain Sciences Program, Department of Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- R&D Scientific & Regulatory Affairs–North America, Cargill, Wayzata, MN, USA
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- Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Council for Responsible Nutrition, Washington, DC, USA
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- Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Council for Responsible Nutrition, Washington, DC, USA
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Pehrsson PR, Roseland JM, Patterson KY, Phillips KM, Spungen JH, Andrews KW, Gusev PA, Gahche JJ, Haggans CJ, Merkel JM, Ershow AG. Iodine in foods and dietary supplements: A collaborative database developed by NIH, FDA and USDA. J Food Compost Anal 2022; 109. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Feskens EJM, Bailey R, Bhutta Z, Biesalski HK, Eicher-Miller H, Krämer K, Pan WH, Griffiths JC. Women's health: optimal nutrition throughout the lifecycle. Eur J Nutr 2022; 61:1-23. [PMID: 35612668 PMCID: PMC9134728 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-022-02915-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Sex differences are an important consideration when researching and establishing policies for nutrition and optimal health. For women's health, there are important physiologic, neurologic, and hormonal distinctions throughout the lifecycle that impact nutritional needs. Distinct from those for men, these nutritional needs must be translated into appropriate nutrition policy that aims to not only avoid overt nutritional deficiency, but also to promote health and minimize risk for chronic disease. Through a series of webinars, scientific experts discussed the advances in the understanding of the unique nutritional needs, challenges and opportunities of the various life stages for women across the life course and identified emerging nutritional interventions that may be beneficial for women. Nevertheless, there is concern that existing nutrition policy intended for women's health is falling short with examples of programs that are focused more on delivering calories than achieving optimal nutrition. To be locally effective, targeted nutrition needs to offer different proposals for different cultural, socio-economic, and geographic communities, and needs to be applicable at all stages of growth and development. There must be adequate access to nutritious foods, and the information to understand and implement proven nutritional opportunities. Experts provided recommendations for improvement of current entitlement programs that will address accessibility and other social and environmental issues to support women properly throughout the lifecycle.
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- Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University System, College Station, TX, USA
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- Centre for Global Child Health, Toronto, Canada
- Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Sight & Life, Basel, Switzerland
- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Council for Responsible Nutrition-International, Washington, DC, USA.
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Iodine is a micronutrient needed for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, growth, and development. Iodine deficiency or excess may alter the thyroid hormone synthesis. The potential effects on infant development depend on the degree, timing, and duration of exposure. The iodine requirement is particularly high during infancy because of elevated thyroid hormone turnover. Breastfed infants rely on iodine provided by human milk, but the iodine concentration in breast milk is determined by the maternal iodine intake. Diets in many countries cannot provide sufficient iodine, and deficiency is prevented by iodine fortification of salt. However, the coverage of iodized salt varies between countries. Epidemiological data suggest large differences in the iodine intake in lactating women, infants, and toddlers worldwide, ranging from deficient to excessive intake. In this review, we provide an overview of the current knowledge and recent advances in the understanding of iodine nutrition and its association with thyroid function in lactating women, infants, and toddlers. We discuss risk factors for iodine malnutrition and the impact of targeted intervention strategies on these vulnerable population groups. We highlight the importance of appropriate definitions of optimal iodine nutrition and the need for more data assessing the risk of mild iodine deficiency for thyroid disorders during the first 2 years in life.
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- Maria Andersson
- Nutrition Research Unit, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, CH-8032 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Nutrition Research Unit, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, CH-8032 Zürich, Switzerland
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Dwyer JT, Saldanha LG, Bailen R. Dietary supplement databases: Public health tools. J Food Compost Anal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Jin Y, Coad J, Zhou SJ, Skeaff S, Benn C, Brough L. Use of Iodine Supplements by Breastfeeding Mothers Is Associated with Better Maternal and Infant Iodine Status. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:2893-2903. [PMID: 33094447 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02438-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Adequate iodine status during conception, pregnancy and lactation is essential for supporting infant neurodevelopment. Iodine status in adults and children was improved after two New Zealand government initiatives, but the status of breastfeeding women is unknown. This study aimed to investigate the iodine intake and status of lactating mother-infant pairs at 3 months postpartum and to assess maternal iodine knowledge and practice. Iodine intake was estimated by a weighed 4-day diet diary (4DDD). Maternal urinary iodine concentrations (UIC) in spot urine, breast milk iodine concentrations (BMIC) and infant UIC were measured. Questions about iodine-specific knowledge and practice were asked. In 87 breastfeeding mother-infant pairs, maternal iodine intake was 151 (99, 285) μg/day, and 58% had an intake below the estimated average requirement (EAR) of 190 μg/day. Maternal median UIC (MUIC) was 82 (46, 157) μg/L indicating iodine deficiency (i.e., < 100 μg/L). Women who used iodine-containing supplements had a significantly higher MUIC (111 vs 68 μg/L, P = 0.023) and BMIC (84 vs 62 μg/L, P < 0.001) than non-users. Infants fed by women using iodine-containing supplements had a higher MUIC (150 vs 86 μg/L, P = 0.036) than those of non-users. A total of 66% (57/87) of women had no or low iodine knowledge. The iodine knowledge score was a statistically significant predictor of consuming iodine-containing supplements [(beta = 1.321, P = 0.008)]. Despite a decade of initiatives to increase iodine intakes in New Zealand, iodine knowledge was low; iodine intake and status of these lactating women were suboptimal, but women who used iodine-containing supplement were more likely to achieve adequate status.Study Registration Number (Australia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry): ACTRN12615001028594.
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- Ying Jin
- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Nutrition Science, School of Food and Advance Technology, College of Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North, 4474, New Zealand
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, Faculty of Sciences & Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Human Nutrition, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Mid Central and Whanganui District Health Board, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Nutrition Science, School of Food and Advance Technology, College of Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North, 4474, New Zealand.
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Guo F, Liu Y, Ding Z, Zhang C, Liu Z, Fan J. Supplemental iodine-containing prenatal multivitamins use and the potential effects on pregnancy outcomes in a mildly iodine-deficient region. J Endocrinol Invest 2021; 44:443-452. [PMID: 32514901 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-020-01321-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The use and contribution of prenatal multivitamins (PMV) as iodine source for pregnant women in China, especially in mildly iodine-deficient region, have not been well studied. This study aimed to explore the association between PMV intake during pregnancy and thyroid function in mothers and newborns. METHODS We performed a study involving women with a history of taking PMV during pregnancy between January 2013 and October 2015, in Shanghai, a mildly iodine-deficient region. Maternal thyroid function in early and late pregnancy, and neonatal TSH on postnatal d 3 were obtained from medical records. We compared the outcomes in pregnant women who took exclusively iodine-containing PMV (I + PMV) with those who took exclusively non-contained PMV (I- PMV). Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to identify women with similar baseline characteristics. RESULTS After PSM, 1280 women in I + PMV and 2560 in I- PMV had similar propensity scores and were included in the analyses. Introduction of I + PMV to women was associated with slightly higher maternal thyroid hormone production (higher maternal FT4, p = 0.01, non-significantly lower TSH, p = 0.79) and lower neonatal TSH levels (p < 0.0001). The frequency of adverse pregnancy outcomes or thyroid dysfunctions did not differ between groups in late pregnancy. Mothers received I + PMV (0.2 SD) had a stronger association of maternal TSH with neonatal TSH than those who received I- PMV (0.1 SD). These effects were only shown in TPOAb-negative mothers, not in TPOAb-positive mothers. CONCLUSION TPOAb-positive women display an impaired iodine transport in thyroid and placenta, and this may explain the lack of changes in maternal and neonatal thyroid parameters with I + PMV supplementation in these women. This phenomenon might suggest that these women require different iodine doses or treatment approach in comparison with TPOAb-negative women.
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- F Guo
- Obstetrical Department, School of Medicine, The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 910 Hengshan Rd, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Obstetrical Department, School of Medicine, The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 910 Hengshan Rd, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Obstetrical Department, School of Medicine, The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 910 Hengshan Rd, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China
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- Obstetrical Department, School of Medicine, The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 910 Hengshan Rd, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Specialty, Shanghai, China
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- Obstetrical Department, School of Medicine, The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 910 Hengshan Rd, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Specialty, Shanghai, China
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- Obstetrical Department, School of Medicine, The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 910 Hengshan Rd, Shanghai, China.
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, China.
- Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Specialty, Shanghai, China.
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Current iodine nutrition status in Poland (2017): is the Polish model of obligatory iodine prophylaxis able to eliminate iodine deficiency in the population? Public Health Nutr 2020; 23:2467-2477. [PMID: 32476639 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980020000403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The monitoring of the populations' iodine status is an essential part of successful programmes of iodine deficiency elimination. The current study aimed at the evaluation of current iodine nutrition in school children, pregnant and lactating women as a marker of the effectiveness and sustainability of mandatory iodine prophylaxis in Poland. DESIGN The following iodine nutrition indicators were used: urinary iodine concentration (UIC) (all participants) and serum thyroglobulin (pregnant and lactating women). SETTING The study was conducted in 2017 within the National Health Programme in five regions of Poland. PARTICIPANTS The research included 300 pregnant women, 100 lactating women and 1000 school children (aged 6-12 years). RESULTS In pregnant women, median UIC was 111·6 µg/l; there was no significant difference in median UIC according to the region of residence. In 8 % of pregnant women, thyroglobulin level was >40 ng/ml (median thyroglobulin 13·3 ng/ml). In lactating women, median UIC was 68·0 µg/l. A significant inter-regional difference was noted (P = 0·0143). In 18 % of breastfeeding women, thyroglobulin level was >40 ng/ml (median thyroglobulin 18·5 ng/ml). According to the WHO criteria, the investigated sample of pregnant and lactating women was iodine-deficient. Median UIC in school children was 119·8 µg/l (with significant inter-regional variation; P = 0·0000), which is consistent with iodine sufficiency. Ninety-four children (9·4 %) had UIC < 50 µg/l. CONCLUSIONS Mandatory iodisation of household salt in Poland has led to a sustainable optimisation of iodine status in the general population. However, it has failed to assure adequate iodine nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
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Jun S, Gahche JJ, Potischman N, Dwyer JT, Guenther PM, Sauder KA, Bailey RL. Dietary Supplement Use and Its Micronutrient Contribution During Pregnancy and Lactation in the United States. Obstet Gynecol 2020; 135:623-633. [PMID: 32028492 PMCID: PMC7138460 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000003657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of use and the micronutrient contribution of dietary supplements among pregnant, lactating, and nonpregnant and nonlactating women in the United States. METHODS Cross-sectional data from 1,314 pregnant, 297 lactating, and 8,096 nonpregnant and nonlactating women (aged 20-44 years) in the 1999-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were combined to produce statistically reliable, nationally representative estimates. Information about dietary supplements used in the past 30 days was collected through an interviewer-administered questionnaire and in-home inventory. The prevalence of nutrient-specific supplement use, mean daily nutrient intakes from supplements among users, and motivations for supplement use were assessed. Differences by age, income, and trimester within pregnant women were also tested. RESULTS Seventy-seven percent of pregnant women and 70% of lactating women used one or more dietary supplements, whereas 45% of nonpregnant and nonlactating women used supplements. In particular, 64% of pregnant and 54% of lactating women used prenatal supplements. Mean intakes of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, vitamins B6, B12, and C, iron, and zinc from supplements alone were at or above their respective recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) among pregnant and lactating supplement users. About half of pregnant and 40% of lactating women took supplements based on the recommendation of a health care provider. Among pregnant women, those in their first trimester, aged 20-34 years, or in a lower-income family were less likely to use supplements compared with their counterparts. CONCLUSION The majority of pregnant and lactating women used dietary supplements, which contributed many nutrients in doses above the RDAs. Although inadequate Intakes of folate and iron are of concern among pregnant women who are not using supplements, supplement users often consumed high doses, suggesting a potential need of health care providers to discuss dietary supplement use and the recommended doses of nutrients during pregnancy and lactation.
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- Shinyoung Jun
- Department of Nutrition Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907
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- Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892-7517
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- Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892-7517
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- Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892-7517
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- Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO 80045
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- Department of Nutrition Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907
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Pfeiffer CM, Sternberg MR, Zhang M, Fazili Z, Storandt RJ, Crider KS, Yamini S, Gahche JJ, Juan W, Wang CY, Potischman N, Williams J, LaVoie DJ. Folate status in the US population 20 y after the introduction of folic acid fortification. Am J Clin Nutr 2019; 110:1088-1097. [PMID: 31504109 PMCID: PMC6821545 DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqz184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Enriched cereal-grain products have been fortified in the United States for >20 y to improve folate status in women of reproductive age and reduce the risk of folic acid-responsive neural tube birth defects (NTDs). OBJECTIVES Our objectives were to assess postfortification changes in folate status in the overall US population and in women aged 12-49 y and to characterize recent folate status by demographic group and use of folic acid-containing supplements. METHODS We examined cross-sectional serum and RBC folate data from the NHANES 1999-2016. RESULTS Serum folate geometric means increased from 2007-2010 to 2011-2016 in persons aged ≥1 y (38.7 compared with 40.6 nmol/L) and in women (35.3 compared with 37.0 nmol/L), whereas RBC folate showed no significant change. Younger age groups, men, and Hispanic persons showed increased serum and RBC folate concentrations, whereas non-Hispanic black persons and supplement nonusers showed increased serum folate concentrations. The folate insufficiency prevalence (RBC folate <748 nmol/L; NTD risk) in women decreased from 2007-2010 (23.2%) to 2011-2016 (18.6%) overall and in some subgroups (e.g., women aged 20-39 y, Hispanic and non-Hispanic black women, and supplement nonusers). After covariate adjustment, RBC folate was significantly lower in all age groups (by ∼10-20%) compared with persons aged ≥60 y and in Hispanic (by 8.2%), non-Hispanic Asian (by 12.1%), and non-Hispanic black (by 20.5%) compared with non-Hispanic white women (2011-2016). The 90th percentile for serum (∼70 nmol/L) and RBC (∼1800 nmol/L) folate in supplement nonusers aged ≥60 y was similar to the geometric mean in users (2011-2014). CONCLUSIONS Blood folate concentrations in the US population overall and in women have not decreased recently, and folate insufficiency rates are ∼20%. Continued monitoring of all age groups is advisable given the high folate status particularly in older supplement users.
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- National Center for Environmental Health, CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- National Center for Environmental Health, CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- National Center for Health Statistics, CDC, Hyattsville, MD, USA
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- National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, FDA, College Park, MD, USA
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, FDA, College Park, MD, USA
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- National Center for Health Statistics, CDC, Hyattsville, MD, USA
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- National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- National Center for Environmental Health, CDC, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Bailey RL, Pac SG, Fulgoni VL, Reidy KC, Catalano PM. Estimation of Total Usual Dietary Intakes of Pregnant Women in the United States. JAMA Netw Open 2019; 2:e195967. [PMID: 31225890 PMCID: PMC6593963 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.5967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE Nutrition during pregnancy is a critical dimension not only for women's health but also for the lifelong health of the offspring. Very limited national data exist on the usual dietary intakes of pregnant women. OBJECTIVE To estimate total usual nutrient intakes (from foods and dietary supplements) and the population prevalence of meeting or exceeding the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Dietary Reference Intake recommendations among pregnant US women. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS A cross-sectional analysis was performed of a nationally representative sample of 1003 pregnant US women aged 20 to 40 years from the 2001-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. EXPOSURE Usual dietary intakes assessed by two 24-hour dietary recalls (including dietary supplements) adjusted for within-person variation using the National Cancer Institute method. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The proportion of women at risk of inadequate dietary intake as determined by the Estimated Average Requirement, the proportion of women assumed to have adequate dietary intake as determined by the Adequate Intake, and the proportion of women at risk of excess dietary intake as determined by the Tolerable Upper Intake Level. Demographic differences between pregnant and nonpregnant women were compared with t tests. RESULTS As representative of the US population, this sample of 1003 pregnant women had a mean (SE) age of 28.0 (0.3) years, was predominantly non-Hispanic white (mean [SE], 54.5% [3.1%]), and was at above 185% of the income to poverty ratio (mean [SE], 56.8% [3.0%]). Most pregnant women used a dietary supplement (mean [SE], 69.8% [2.3%]). A total of 10% or more of pregnant women had a total usual intake that is less than the Estimated Average Requirement for magnesium (mean [SE], 47.5% [2.8%]), vitamin D (mean [SE], 46.4% [2.7%]), vitamin E (mean [SE], 43.3% [2.7%]), iron (mean [SE], 36.2% [2.8%]), vitamin A (mean [SE], 15.5% [2.1%]), folate (mean [SE], 16.4% [1.6%]), calcium (mean [SE], 12.9% [2.4%]), vitamin C (mean [SE], 11.5% [1.9%]), vitamin B6 (mean [SE], 11.5% [1.5%]), and zinc (mean [SE], 10.9% [1.9%]). Some pregnant women exceeded the Adequate Intake for potassium (mean [SE], 41.7% [2.9%]), choline (mean [SE], 7.9% [3.2%]), and vitamin K (mean [SE], 47.9% [4.3%]). Most women exceeded the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for sodium (mean [SE], 95.0% [2.2%]), and some women exceeded the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of folic acid (mean [SE], 33.4% [2.8%]), iron (mean [SE], 27.9% [2.8%]), calcium (mean [SE], 3.0% [0.8%]), and zinc (mean [SE], 7.1% [1.6%]). For iron, the prevalence of an at-risk intake from foods alone was lower among women who used supplements (mean [SE], 80.3% [4.3%]) than those who did not use supplements (mean [SE], 95.3% [7.3%]); however, supplement use increased the risk of excessive iron and folic acid intakes given the amounts that are being consumed from supplemental products. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE This study suggests that a significant number of pregnant women are not meeting recommendations for vitamins D, C, A, B6, K, and E, as well as folate, choline, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and zinc even with the use of dietary supplements. Almost all pregnant women in this study were at risk of excessive consumption of sodium, and many were at risk of excessive consumption of folic acid and iron. Improved dietary guidance to help pregnant women meet but not exceed dietary recommendations is warranted.
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Affiliation(s)
- Regan L. Bailey
- Department of Nutrition Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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- Mother Infant Research Institute, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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Magri F, Zerbini F, Gaiti M, Capelli V, Croce L, Bini S, Rigamonti AE, Fiorini G, Cella SG, Chiovato L. Poverty and immigration as a barrier to iodine intake and maternal adherence to iodine supplementation. J Endocrinol Invest 2019; 42:435-442. [PMID: 30132288 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-018-0938-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Iodine deficiency still remains a significant health issue worldwide. Pregnant and lactating women are at risk for iodine deficiency when living in mild iodine-deficient areas such as Italy. This study aims at evaluating the consumption of iodized salt, iodine-rich-foods and maternal micronutrient supplements in a group of women with limited access to the Italian National Health System. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted among immigrant and Italian women living in poverty and referring to 40 Non-Governmental Organization throughout Italy for their health needs. 3483 women answered the ad hoc questionnaire between January 2017 and February 2018. RESULTS The consumption of iodized salt was very low, and even lower among immigrant women. Determinants of iodized salt consumption were the period spent in Italy for immigrant women and living in a family-type setting, parity and, particularly, the degree of education for Italian ones. 17.5% of immigrant women and 8.6% of the Italian ones reported a diagnosis of thyroid disease. 521 women, 75.4% of whom were immigrants, were pregnant or breast-feeding. The majority (57.3%) had no specific maternal supplementation. CONCLUSIONS Both Italian and immigrating women with a low income or without access to the public health system have a poor adherence both to the salt iodization policy and to folic acid and iodine supplements in preconception and pregnancy. They also referred a low-frequency intake of iodine-rich-foods. The identification of barriers to health care access could be useful to promote specific health interventions in this target population.
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- F Magri
- Unit of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, ICS Maugeri I.R.C.C.S, University of Pavia, Via S. Maugeri 10, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, ICS Maugeri I.R.C.C.S, University of Pavia, Via S. Maugeri 10, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, ICS Maugeri I.R.C.C.S, University of Pavia, Via S. Maugeri 10, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, ICS Maugeri I.R.C.C.S, University of Pavia, Via S. Maugeri 10, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, ICS Maugeri I.R.C.C.S, University of Pavia, Via S. Maugeri 10, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Via Vanvitelli, 32, 20129, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Via Vanvitelli, 32, 20129, Milan, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Zucchi, Carate, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Via Vanvitelli, 32, 20129, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, ICS Maugeri I.R.C.C.S, University of Pavia, Via S. Maugeri 10, 27100, Pavia, Italy.
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