Pregnant Women Living with Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study of Dietary Quality and Pregnancy Outcomes.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to assess dietary intake and diet quality in pregnant women living with obesity.
Results Summary
The study observed dietary intakes but did not report specific findings related to iodine's effects.
Population
Pregnant women aged >18 years with a BMI ≥35 kg/m² and singleton pregnancy (n=140).
Effective Dosage
Not available
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Good maternal nutrition | increase | maternal and foetal health | - | - | is key to optimal | #1 |
A poor-quality diet | increase | obesity | - | - | is often associated with | #2 |
- | increase | prevalence and severity of maternal obesity | - | - | increased significantly | #3 |
Good maternal nutrition is key to optimal maternal and foetal health. A poor-quality diet is often associated with obesity, and the prevalence and severity of maternal obesity has increased significantly in recent years. This study observed dietary intakes in pregnant women living with obesity and assessed the quality of their diet. In total, 140 women with a singleton pregnancy, aged > 18 years and BMI ≥ 35 kg/m