| Nutrition of women in anticipation of pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 2038457 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A causal connection between maternal nutrient intake and birth outcome is not universally accepted. In this paper further empirical support is provided, particularly in relation to the impact of maternal nutrition around the time of conception or very early in pregnancy. It is argued that the hypothesis that maternal nutrition has no connection with birthweight is very easily refuted. It is suggested that there should be a new category of recommended dietary allowances; "women in anticipation of pregnancy". The diet of 513 pregnant London women were recorded for 7 days during the first trimester of their pregnancy. Birthweight and nutrient intakes were found to be significantly correlated but only over the lower half of the birthweight range. The optimum birthweight range with the lowest perinatal and infant mortalities is 3,500-4,500 g and it is suggested that the nutrient intake of th 165 women who had babies in this optimum weight range provide tentative values for nutrient intake recommendations in anticipation of pregnancy, but are not claimed to be representative. The need for adjustments of recommendations for the individual, for example for a low body mass index, is discussed. A body mass index of 24 kg/m2 is recommended based on the median of the 165 women. |
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Authors:
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A H Wynn; M A Crawford; W Doyle; S W Wynn |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Nutrition and health Volume: 7 ISSN: 0260-1060 ISO Abbreviation: Nutr Health Publication Date: 1991 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-06-28 Completed Date: 1991-06-28 Revised Date: 2012-02-23 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8306569 Medline TA: Nutr Health Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 69-88 Citation Subset: IM |
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Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition, Hackney Hospital, London. |
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Adult Birth Weight / physiology Body Mass Index Body Weight Diet* Energy Intake Female Humans Infant, Low Birth Weight / physiology Infant, Newborn London Pregnancy* Pregnancy Outcome Pregnancy Trimester, First Prenatal Care* Reference Values Risk Factors |
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