Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B-12 Intake During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Berg, Mary; Vandyke, Don C.; Chenard, Cathy; Niebyl, Jennifer R.; Hirankarn, Sarapee; Bendich, Adrianne; Stumbo, Phyllis J.

doi:10.1016/s0002-8223(01)00062-1

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“…Mackey et al (8) found that lactating women had diets that were lacking in calcium, zinc, folate, and vitamins E, D, and B-6. Berg et al (24) also showed decreased intakes of folate and zinc during the postpartum period. In this study, overweight and obese BF, MF, and FF women were at risk for inadequate intakes of vitamins A, E, C, and folate.…”

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Comparison of Dietary Intake of Overweight Postpartum Mothers Practicing Breastfeeding or Formula Feeding

Durham¹,

Lovelady²,

Brouwer³

et al. 2011

Journal of the American Dietetic Association

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Background Weight gain in the postpartum period is a risk factor for long-term obesity. Investigations of dietary intake among lactating and non-lactating, overweight women may identify nutritional concerns specific to this population. Objective To compare nutrient, meal and snack intakes, food group servings and prevalence of dieting among fully breastfeeding (BF) mixed breast and formula feeding (MF), and formula feeding (FF), overweight and obese women. The second aim was to compare nutrient intakes and food group servings to the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) and MyPyramid recommendations, respectively. Design Data were collected from September 2004 through April 2006 in Durham, NC. Infant feeding practices and dietary information were collected on 450 women between six and nine weeks postpartum. Two 24-hour dietary recalls were completed by phone, using Nutrition Data Systems for Research. Analysis of covariance was used to compare infant feeding groups in dietary quality (nutrient intake per 1000 kcal) and food group servings, controlling for pre-pregnancy body mass index, race, age, education, income, and marital status. Chi-squared (X 2) analysis was performed to determine differences in meal and snack intake and dieting among infant feeding groups. Results BF women consumed more energy (2107 ± 50 kcal) than MF (1866 ± 56 kcal) or FF (1657 ± 50 kcal), p<0.001. Adjusted nutrient intake did not differ between groups. All groups were at risk for inadequate intakes of vitamins A, E, C, and folate and did not meet recommended servings of all food groups. BF women consumed lunch and snacks more frequently, were less likely to diet and reported higher intakes of grains and desserts than MF and FF women. Conclusions To help increase intakes of nutrients lacking in the diet and prevent postpartum weight gain, overweight women should be encouraged to increase fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole grains, legumes, and healthy types of fat, while decreasing refined grains, regular soda, sweetened beverages, and desserts.

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Comparison of Dietary Intake of Overweight Postpartum Mothers Practicing Breastfeeding or Formula Feeding

Durham¹,

Lovelady²,

Brouwer³

et al. 2011

Journal of the American Dietetic Association

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“…The most used supplement during pregnancy is Fe (Timbo et al 1994;Erkkola et al 1998;Rogers & Emmett, 1998;Ervin et al 1999) followed by folic acid and vitamin D (Rogers & Emmett, 1998;Mathews et al 2000). In several studies the total intake of vitamin A (Ortega et al 1994;Voyles et al 2000), folic acid (Ortega et al 1994;Berg et al 2001), Zn and vitamin B 12 (Berg et al 2001) have exceeded the dietary recommendations due to the use of supplements. Upper safe limits are given for the daily consumption of nutrients in order to protect from the harmful symptoms of an extended intake.…”

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Dietary intake and use of dietary supplements in relation to demographic variables among pregnant Finnish women

Arkkola

Uusitalo²,

Pietikäinen

et al. 2006

Br J Nutr

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Proper nutrition during pregnancy may be important for maternal health and fetal growth and development. In Finland, targeted recommendations are given to guide pregnant women in their food choice and dietary supplement use so that they may obtain adequate nutritional status and meet the increased need for nutrients. The aims of the present study were to examine food choices, nutrient intake and dietary supplement use of pregnant Finnish women in association with demographic variables. One thousand and seventy-five families were invited to a birth cohort study during 1998 -9. Mothers of 797 newborns completed a validated 181-item food-frequency questionnaire from which the food and nutrient intakes were calculated. The information about supplement use was collected concerning the whole pregnancy. The results of the present study suggest that healthy food choices are rather common among pregnant Finnish women and the choices are positively correlated with age and education. Nutrient supplements were used by 85 % of the women. Supplements were favoured by the older and well-educated women and by those who had normal weight before pregnancy. Of the women in the present study, 31 % received vitamin A-containing supplements, although it is not recommended during pregnancy. Taking food and supplementation into account, the intake of vitamin D did not meet the dietary recommendation and folic acid intake was below recommendation in 44 % of the women. Therefore there seemed to be unnecessary nutrient supplementation and at the same time lack of relevant supplementation among these pregnant women.

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“…In contrast, 3 studies ( 29 , 34 , 36 ) reported decreases in several important micronutrients found in both dietary and supplement sources, from the third trimester to 4–6 mo postpartum. Moran et al ( 34 ) reported decreases in calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C intakes from food and supplement sources in 301 overweight and obese Australian women.…”

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“…Based on the country, 6 articles were from the United States ( 20 – 24 ), 2 were from the United Kingdom ( 25 , 26 ), 2 were from Sweden ( 27 , 28 ), 1 was from Canada ( 29 ), 2 were from Spain ( 30 , 31 ), 1 was from Ireland ( 32 ), 1 was from Germany ( 33 ), 1 was from Australia ( 34 ), and 1 was from Singapore ( 35 ). Six studies examined changes in energy intakes ( 21 , 24 , 29 , 32 – 34 ), 5 studies examined macronutrient changes ( 21 , 29 , 32 – 34 ), 5 studies examined changes in micronutrient intakes ( 26 , 28 , 29 , 34 , 36 ), 4 studies examined changes in intakes of food groups ( 21 , 22 , 27 , 31 ), 3 studies examined diet quality ( 27 , 29 , 34 ), 3 studies examined dietary patterns ( 23 , 25 , 30 ), and 2 studies examined maternal food habits ( 20 , 35 ). Varied dietary assessment methods were used: 10 studies used the FFQ ( 20 – 23 , 25 , 27 , 28 , 31 , 32 , 34 ), 1 used an interview-administered questionnaire ( 35 ), 4 used a weighed food diary ( 26 , 30 , 33 , 36 ), and 2 used multiple 24-h recalls ( 24 , 29 ).…”

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“…Variations in dietary intake measurement time points during pregnancy or postpregnancy were observed. Eight studies evaluated maternal diet 3 times (once each trimester) ( 24 , 26 – 28 , 30 , 31 , 33 , 34 ), 2 studies evaluated maternal diet once throughout the entire pregnancy ( 21 , 22 ), 2 studies evaluated it during the first trimester ( 20 , 32 ), 2 studies evaluated it during the second trimester ( 23 , 35 ), 2 studies evaluated it during the third trimester ( 25 , 29 ), and 1 study evaluated it during the second and third trimesters ( 36 ). Follow-up time points also varied between studies, ranging from 3 wk to 5 y after delivery.…”

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Tracking of Maternal Diet from Pregnancy to Postpregnancy: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies

Lee

Loh

Ang

et al. 2020

Current Developments in Nutrition

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We systematically reviewed studies to examine changes in women's diets from pregnancy to post-pregnancy period and sought to understand the characteristics of women making these changes. From a search of 4 databases and up to November 2019, 17 studies met our inclusion criteria. They reported changes in various dietary aspects. Mixed findings were reported for changes in energy and micronutrient intakes. Most studies reported significant decreases in fruit and vegetable consumption, diet quality and adherence to a healthier dietary pattern during the transition from pregnancy to post-pregnancy, while increases in discretionary food and fat intakes were observed. Women with lower education level, lower income and/or who work fulltime tended to have poorer dietary behaviors post-pregnancy. Further research, with better aligned dietary measurement time points during pregnancy and postpartum and standardization of dietary assessment tools, is needed for future studies to be comparable.

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Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B-12 Intake During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Cited by 9 publications

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Comparison of Dietary Intake of Overweight Postpartum Mothers Practicing Breastfeeding or Formula Feeding

Comparison of Dietary Intake of Overweight Postpartum Mothers Practicing Breastfeeding or Formula Feeding

Dietary intake and use of dietary supplements in relation to demographic variables among pregnant Finnish women

Tracking of Maternal Diet from Pregnancy to Postpregnancy: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies

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