Preconception nutritional intake and lifestyle factors: first results of an explorative study
- Weerd, S. de
- Steegers, E.A.P.
- Heinen, M.M.
- Eertwegh, S. van den
- Vehof, M.E.J.
- Steegers-Theunissen, R.P.M.
DOIAbstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe nutritional intake and lifestyle factors in women planning pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN: A semi-quantitative, 1-month food frequency questionnaire and a questionnaire on health practices and personal views were filled out at home and verified by telephone interview. RESULTS: One hundred and one women agreed to participate and data of 69 women were eligible for evaluation. Women planning pregnancy (n=46) consumed significantly more saturated fats and proteins, less carbohydrates and higher median intakes of Vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, calcium, selenium, magnesium and iron than controls (n=23; P<0.05). However, the percentage of women planning pregnancy with intakes below recommended dietary allowances was 74% for iron, ...
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