Folacin and iron status in low-income pregnant adolescents and mature women

Bailey, Lynn B.; Mahan, Charles S.; Dimperio, Diane

doi:10.1093/ajcn/33.9.1997

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“… 3 Based on lower and upper limits of normal range of <13 and >50 U L −1 , respectively. 4 Based on cut‐off values of 7.0 nmol L −1 indicating deficiency and 13.0 nmol L −1 indicating marginal status (Bailey et al . 1980).…”

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Nutritional status in pregnant adolescents: a systematic review of biochemical markers

Morán¹

2007

Maternal & Child Nutrition

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Adolescent pregnancy is a major public health challenge for many industrialized countries and is associated with significant medical, nutritional, social and economic risk for mothers and their infants. Despite this, relatively little is known about the nutritional status of this population. The aim of this paper was to conduct a systematic review of the current evidence relating to the biochemical markers of nutritional status of pregnant adolescents living in industrialized countries. Six papers were identified that fulfilled the inclusion criteria, the majority of which were conducted in the United States. The studies were of variable quality and most failed to control for potential confounders which may have strongly influenced the findings. Due to limited research, conclusions cannot be drawn about the zinc and calcium status of pregnant adolescents, and data on folate and vitamin B(12) status appeared conflicting. There was some consensus among studies, however, to suggest that indicators of anaemia and iron status were compromised in pregnant adolescents, particularly during the third trimester of pregnancy. Chronological age did not appear to influence nutritional status, although there was some evidence to suggest that increasing gynaecologic age may positively influence plasma ferritin levels. Current research is limited by sampling and measurement bias, and research is urgently required to address these limitations. Further consideration should also be made of the influence of the role of socio-economic support on pregnant adolescents' nutritional status. The achievement of improved nutrition in pregnancy among adolescents requires multidisciplinary collaborations of adolescent healthcare providers, academics, professional organizations, policymakers, industry and service users. Only once this is achieved can adolescent nutrition, and adolescent nutrition in pregnancy, be significantly and sustainably optimized.

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“…1980). 5 Based on cut‐off values of <317 nmol L −1 indicating deficiency and <362 nmol L −1 indicating marginal status (Bailey et al . 1980).…”

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Nutritional status in pregnant adolescents: a systematic review of biochemical markers

Morán¹

2007

Maternal & Child Nutrition

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“…6. Nutrition knowledge was evaluated at the beginning and the end of the study using a scored test about nutritional basics which has been validated in such communities as Greece, Mexico and Hawaii (Worthington-Roberts and Williams, 1993, Kafatos, Vlachonikolis and Codrington, 1989, Hunt et al, 1976, Bailey, Mahan, and Dimperio, 1980, Dirige et al, 1987, Gillespie, Kevany, and Mason, 1991. This test was pretested and slightly modified in order to suit the cultural and educational level of these Jordanian subjects.…”

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“…Several studies have demonstrated that nutrition education programs began early in pregnancy can improve the nutritional status of the fetus and the pregnant women, and can have significant effects in reducing the mortality of infants (Kafatos, Vlachonikolis and Codrington, 1989, Hunt et al, 1976, Bailey, Mahan, and Dimperio, 1980, Dirige et al, 1987, Gillespie, Kevany, and Mason, 1991.…”

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Nutrition intervention program for the management of iron‐deficiency anemia in a group of pregnant women in Jordan

Elmasri

Yonus

1998

Ecology of Food and Nutrition

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The impact of a nutrition education intervention program on the prevention of iron deficiency anemia in a group of pregnant Jordanian women was evaluated. The program was based on planned meals from local food sources in combination with nutritional counseling as an alternative approach to more costly iron supplementation.Data on dietary intake, anthropometric measures, iron status indices and nutrition knowledge were used in evaluation of program effectiveness.The treatment group showed increased nutrition knowledge, more adequate nutrient intake, normal weight gain and better iron status than the control group, which received only usual care including limited nutrition counseling.Results of the study indicate the feasibility of the nutrition intervention program in the management of iron-deficiency and prevention of anemia in women from communities of low socio-economic status.

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Folacin

2000

Vitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition

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Folacin and iron status in low-income pregnant adolescents and mature women

Cited by 46 publications

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Nutritional status in pregnant adolescents: a systematic review of biochemical markers

Nutritional status in pregnant adolescents: a systematic review of biochemical markers

Nutrition intervention program for the management of iron‐deficiency anemia in a group of pregnant women in Jordan

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