A Comparative Assessment on Dietary Habits of Pregnant Women in Urban and Rural Areas

Annie Anbarasi S, Ponmozhi N, Subhashini M, Vijetha R
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BACKGROUND: Prenatal nutrition that is nutrient-rich is linked to better fetal health, more suitable birth weights, and higher rates of maternal and baby survival. Good dietary habits during pregnancy play a significant role in determining the long-term nutritional status of both the mother and the foetus. To determine the likelihood of nutritional deficiency and to provide pregnant women in both urban and rural locations with suitable dietary advice, poor dietary intakes during pregnancy can result in inadequate nutritional status and have an additional impact on the health of the mother and the unborn child. METHODS: The study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit in Chennai. The investigation comprised 100 pregnant women in both urban and rural areas. The patients were assessed using anthropometric and dietary methods, including a Food Frequency Questionnaire and 24-hour recall. CONCLUSION: The dietary habits of pregnant women in urban areas show higher nutrient intakes than their rural counterparts. The dietary pattern of pregnant women in urban areas is better than that of rural areas due to their healthier food choices. A balanced diet can help a pregnant woman improve maternal health and enjoy a safe pregnancy for both herself and her foetus.
城市和农村地区孕妇饮食习惯的比较评估
背景:营养丰富的产前营养与胎儿更健康、更合适的出生体重以及更高的母婴存活率有关。孕期良好的饮食习惯对母亲和胎儿的长期营养状况起着重要作用。孕期膳食摄入不足会导致营养状况不足,并对母亲和胎儿的健康造成额外影响,因此要确定营养缺乏的可能性,并为城市和农村地区的孕妇提供合适的膳食建议。方法:研究在钦奈的妇产科进行。调查对象包括城市和农村地区的 100 名孕妇。采用人体测量和饮食方法对患者进行了评估,包括食物频率问卷和 24 小时回忆。结论:与农村孕妇相比,城市孕妇的饮食习惯显示出更高的营养摄入量。城市地区孕妇的膳食模式优于农村地区,因为她们选择的食物更健康。均衡的膳食可帮助孕妇改善孕产妇健康状况,使孕妇和胎儿都能安全度过孕期。
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