Impact of Second Trimester Maternal Dietary Intake on Gestational Weight Gain and Neonatal Birth Weight.

ABSTRACT: Poor maternal nutrition is a major contributor to the high incidence of low birth weight deliveries in developing countries. This study aimed to assess the impact of second trimester maternal dietary intake on gestational weight gain and neonatal birth weight. A longitudinal study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. Participants were 141 pregnant women at 18-24 weeks gestation who were followed up until delivery. Maternal dietary intake was assessed using a validated Food Frequency Questionnaire at 21.1 ± 1.8 gestational weeks. Gestational weight gain was examined at the end of 28 weeks gestation and at the end of pregnancy. Energy and nutrient intakes were calculated using NutriSurvey 2007 (EBISpro, Willstaett, Germany) nutrient analysis software, modified for Sri Lank

SUBMITTER: Pathirathna ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5490606 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature