Association between maternal dietary diversity during pregnancy and birth outcomes: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal nutrition is a key factor influencing birth and offspring health outcomes in later life. Dietary diversity (DD) is a proxy for the macro/micronutrient adequacy of an individual's diet. There is inadequate comprehensive evidence regarding maternal nutrition during pregnancy, measured through DD and birth outcomes. This study aimed to provide extensive evidence on maternal DD during pregnancy and birth outcomes.

Methods

A comprehensive search was performed using PubMed, HINARI, and Google Scholar databases up to January 17, 2024. Studies conducted among pregnant mothers and measuring maternal DD with an evaluation of birth outcomes (low birth weight, small for gestational age, preterm birth), in the global context without design restriction were included. T

SUBMITTER: Tareke AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11566373 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature