Nutrient Intake among Pregnant Women in Spain and Poland: A Comparative Analysis
Prenatal nutrition plays a crucial role in maternal and child health. This study aims to compare nutrient intake and its adequacy to recommendations among pregnant women in Spain and Poland. The ECLIPSES study in Spain utilized a self-administered food frequency questionnaire, while the PREDISH stud...
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| author | Lucía Iglesias-Vázquez Joanna Suliburska Rafał Kocyłowski Ewa Bakinowska Victoria Arija |
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| description | Prenatal nutrition plays a crucial role in maternal and child health. This study aims to compare nutrient intake and its adequacy to recommendations among pregnant women in Spain and Poland. The ECLIPSES study in Spain utilized a self-administered food frequency questionnaire, while the PREDISH study in Poland employed a 3-day interview method. We assessed energy and nutrient intake against recommended dietary allowances. The analysis included 583 participants in the first trimester and 465 participants in the third trimester from both countries. Our findings revealed insufficient intake of iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B9 among pregnant women in both Spain and Poland. Significant differences were observed in the intake of energy, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamins D, E, C, B6, B9, and B12. Notably, 81.6% and 21.5% of participants did not meet the recommended minimum carbohydrate intake, while 99.8% and 43.8% exceeded the limit for total fat, particularly monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). Tailored dietary guidance based on regional differences is crucial for pregnant women. Although variations in dietary intake were observed, both Spain and Poland faced similar risks of nutritional deficiencies, particularly for iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B9. These findings emphasize the need for enhanced efforts in preventing these deficiencies and promoting optimal prenatal nutrition. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b8976e45b20f4340ae0ee119fb6e7e682023-11-18T20:49:04ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432023-07-011514322510.3390/nu15143225Nutrient Intake among Pregnant Women in Spain and Poland: A Comparative AnalysisLucía Iglesias-Vázquez0Joanna Suliburska1Rafał Kocyłowski2Ewa Bakinowska3Victoria Arija4Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43204 Reus, SpainDepartment of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Poznan University of Life Sciences, 60-637 Poznan, PolandPreMediCare New Med Medical Center, 61-693 Poznan, PolandInstitute of Mathematics, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, PolandNutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43204 Reus, SpainPrenatal nutrition plays a crucial role in maternal and child health. This study aims to compare nutrient intake and its adequacy to recommendations among pregnant women in Spain and Poland. The ECLIPSES study in Spain utilized a self-administered food frequency questionnaire, while the PREDISH study in Poland employed a 3-day interview method. We assessed energy and nutrient intake against recommended dietary allowances. The analysis included 583 participants in the first trimester and 465 participants in the third trimester from both countries. Our findings revealed insufficient intake of iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B9 among pregnant women in both Spain and Poland. Significant differences were observed in the intake of energy, carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamins D, E, C, B6, B9, and B12. Notably, 81.6% and 21.5% of participants did not meet the recommended minimum carbohydrate intake, while 99.8% and 43.8% exceeded the limit for total fat, particularly monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). Tailored dietary guidance based on regional differences is crucial for pregnant women. Although variations in dietary intake were observed, both Spain and Poland faced similar risks of nutritional deficiencies, particularly for iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B9. These findings emphasize the need for enhanced efforts in preventing these deficiencies and promoting optimal prenatal nutrition.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/14/3225dietpregnancydietary guidelinesnutritional intakerecommended dietary allowance |
| spellingShingle | Lucía Iglesias-Vázquez Joanna Suliburska Rafał Kocyłowski Ewa Bakinowska Victoria Arija Nutrient Intake among Pregnant Women in Spain and Poland: A Comparative Analysis Nutrients diet pregnancy dietary guidelines nutritional intake recommended dietary allowance |
| title | Nutrient Intake among Pregnant Women in Spain and Poland: A Comparative Analysis |
| title_full | Nutrient Intake among Pregnant Women in Spain and Poland: A Comparative Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Nutrient Intake among Pregnant Women in Spain and Poland: A Comparative Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nutrient Intake among Pregnant Women in Spain and Poland: A Comparative Analysis |
| title_short | Nutrient Intake among Pregnant Women in Spain and Poland: A Comparative Analysis |
| title_sort | nutrient intake among pregnant women in spain and poland a comparative analysis |
| topic | diet pregnancy dietary guidelines nutritional intake recommended dietary allowance |
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