Dietary Intakes of Folate, Vitamin D and Iodine during the First Trimester of Pregnancy and the Association between Supplement Use and Demographic Characteristics amongst White Caucasian Women Living with Obesity in the UK

Dietary Intakes of Folate, Vitamin D and Iodine during the First Trimester of Pregnancy and the Association between Supplement Use and Demographic Characteristics amongst White Caucasian Women Living with Obesity in the UK

Folate, vitamin D and iodine are key micronutrients in pregnancy, with deficiency associated with poor maternal and infant outcomes. For folate and vitamin D especially, deficiency is more common amongst women with obesity and recommended intakes and guidance on supplementation varies worldwide. The...

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Main Authors: Kathy M. Redfern, Heidi J. Hollands, C. Ross Welch, Jonathan H. Pinkney, Gail A. Rees
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
pregnancy
maternal obesity
supplementation
folic acid
vitamin D
iodine
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/23/5135

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