Journal article
Low vegetable intake in pregnancy and associated maternal factors: A scoping review
Nutrition Research, Vol.99, pp.78-97
2022
PMID: 35104689
Abstract
Healthy eating is identified as a priority in pregnancy. Vegetables are low energy, nutrient dense foods that support health. Needs of populations differ by demographics, as such there is a need to investigate vegetable intake in pregnant women of lower socio-economic status (SES). The aim of this scoping review was 1) To describe vegetable intake during pregnancy in serves/gram and compare vegetable intake to recommendations; and 2) To explore the relationship between vegetable intake during pregnancy and maternal SES characteristics. Using Arksey and O'Malley's framework and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR), studies were identified in a search of electronic databases (MEDLINE, Web of Science, Global Health and Scopus) published up to July 2021. All observational studies assessing vegetable intake in pregnancy, written in English and conducted in an energy replete context worldwide, were included for review. Forty-seven publications met inclusion criteria. While vegetable intake of pregnant women varies across populations, vegetable intake falls below recommendations worldwide. Studies investigating older age (n=9), higher education (n=7), higher income (n=4) and vegetable intake, consistently found a positive association, whereas a negative association with food insecurity (n=4) was identified. Other variables explored that may influence vegetable intake was limited and too fragmented to generalise. Inconsistencies and possible inaccuracies in reporting vegetable intake may be related to the considerable variation in tools used for assessing vegetable intake. In conclusion, low vegetable intake in pregnancy needs to be addressed, with a particular focus on women of lower SES due to greater vulnerability to low vegetable intake.
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- Title
- Low vegetable intake in pregnancy and associated maternal factors: A scoping review
- Authors
- Kira Simmons (Author)Nina Meloncelli (Author) - Sunshine Coast University Hospital (Australia)Lauren Kearney (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - LegacyJudith Maher (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Publication details
- Nutrition Research, Vol.99, pp.78-97
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc.
- Date published
- 2022
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.nutres.2021.12.004
- ISSN
- 1879-0739; 0271-5317
- PMID
- 35104689
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; Centre for Bioinnovation; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Public Health
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99595308702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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