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Comparative Study
. 2003 Feb;48(2):86-94.

Maternal dietary intake and pregnancy outcome

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Comparative Study

Maternal dietary intake and pregnancy outcome

Suzanne Ferland et al. J Reprod Med. 2003 Feb.

Abstract

Objective: To study the relationship between maternal diet and infant anthropometric measurements in 56 women, aged 28 +/- 5.1 years, with singleton pregnancies.

Study design: The overall quality of the diet (three 24-hour recalls), including supplementation, was evaluated at 34 +/- 1.3 weeks using a total mean adequacy ratio (TMAR) of 12 nutrients. Specific interviewing techniques were used to minimize social desirability bias. Anthropometric measurements of both parents and maternal lifestyle practices were also obtained. Infant weight, crown-heel length and head circumference were measured 14.6 +/- 4.4 days after birth.

Results: Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that maternal diet quality (TMAR) was significantly related to infant weight (r = .039, P = .036) and crown-heel length (r = .071, P = .007). Other significant predictors included gestational age, maternal height, sex, smoking and physical activity.

Conclusion: Maternal diet was positively associated with infant weight and crown-heel length.

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