Laura Tomaino1, Desiderio Reyes Suárez2, Ana Reyes Domínguez2, Loida María García Cruz3, Marta Ramos Díaz4, Lluis Serra Majem5. 1. Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health (DISCCO). Università degli Studi di Milano. 2. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular - Materno Infantil (CHUIMI), Canarian Health Service, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. 3. Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil (CHUIMI). 4. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC). 5. Instituto Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas y Sanitarias, Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Background: the prevalence of overweight and obesity showed and increasing trend over the past few years. The burden of this epidemic represents a public health issue worldwide. Spain, and especially the Canary Islands, are not exempt. Pregnancy is a situation of weight gain, and the amount of such increase during gestation can affect the health status of both the mother and her baby. Thus, an optimal dietary style becomes of importance. Aim: given the benefits of the Mediterranean diet (MD) on various health outcomes, we aimed to study the adherence to this dietary pattern in a sample of Canarian pregnant women, and to investigate its association with their newborn's weight. Methods: adherence to MD as well as clinical history and anthropometrics were assessed in a sample of pregnant women followed at a Canarian hospital. Similarly, their newborn characteristics were studied. Results: our findings showed an overall low adherence to MD, with no association between this trend and birthweight. Conclusions: in conclusion, specific tools should be tailored to the target population to assess adherence to MD, and further efforts should be made to promote a healthy eating pattern and lifestyle among the pregnant population.
INTRODUCTION: Background: the prevalence of overweight and obesity showed and increasing trend over the past few years. The burden of this epidemic represents a public health issue worldwide. Spain, and especially the Canary Islands, are not exempt. Pregnancy is a situation of weight gain, and the amount of such increase during gestation can affect the health status of both the mother and her baby. Thus, an optimal dietary style becomes of importance. Aim: given the benefits of the Mediterranean diet (MD) on various health outcomes, we aimed to study the adherence to this dietary pattern in a sample of Canarian pregnant women, and to investigate its association with their newborn's weight. Methods: adherence to MD as well as clinical history and anthropometrics were assessed in a sample of pregnant women followed at a Canarian hospital. Similarly, their newborn characteristics were studied. Results: our findings showed an overall low adherence to MD, with no association between this trend and birthweight. Conclusions: in conclusion, specific tools should be tailored to the target population to assess adherence to MD, and further efforts should be made to promote a healthy eating pattern and lifestyle among the pregnant population.
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Sobrepeso. Obesidad. Embarazo. Dieta mediterránea. Salud del neonato.
Authors: Laura Di Renzo; Marco Marchetti; Giuseppe Rizzo; Paola Gualtieri; Diego Monsignore; Francesca Dominici; Ilenia Mappa; Ottavia Cavicchioni; Lorenzo Aguzzoli; Antonino De Lorenzo Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-07-12 Impact factor: 4.614