Diet quality and nutrient density in pregnant women according to adherence to Mediterranean diet.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The dietary pattern followed during pregnancy, specifically healthy dietary patterns such as the Mediterranean diet, is a key factor in the mother's and the offspring's health. Pregnant women dietary intake is not enough to cover the micronutrient requirements of pregnancy, and higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet may improve dietary quality and nutritional density. The aim of the present study was to describe the dietary nutrient intake and diet quality during pregnancy and to evaluate whether a high adherence to Mediterranean diet was associated with a more adequate intake of micronutrients.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study with 1,356 pregnant women selected during the routine second trimester ultrasound scan (19-23 weeks' gestation). Ener

SUBMITTER: Castro-Barquero S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10461001 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature