Maternal diet quality and nutrient intakes across preconception and pregnancy are not consistent with Australian guidelines: Results from the pilot BABY1000 study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Maternal nutrition has profound and lasting effects on growth and health from infancy into adulthood. The aim of this manuscript was to assess diet quality and nutrient adequacy in preconception and pregnancy in BABY1000 pilot study participants (n = 171).

Study design and methods

The Australian Eating Survey (AES) Food Frequency Questionnaire was administered to women based in Sydney, Australia, at preconception or 12 weeks' gestation (n = 158), and again at 36 weeks' gestation (n = 99). Primary outcomes were diet quality and nutrient intake. Diet quality was evaluated using the AES diet quality subscale, the Australian Recommended Food Score (ARFS). Nutrient intakes were compared to Australian Nutrient Reference Values. Diet qu

SUBMITTER: Maneschi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10345671 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature