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Dietary Patterns among Pregnant Women in the West-North of Iran |
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Ahmad Esmaillzadeh,
Saeid Samareh and Leila Azadbakht |
Abstract:
This study was conducted to assess the food consumption
pattern and nutrient intakes of pregnant women residing in Maku-the west
north of Iran. In this cross-sectional study, 284 pregnant women (142
from urban area and 142 from rural areas) participated. Subjects were
interviewed privately, face-to-face. Dietary intake data was collected
using two 24 h recalls and a food frequency questionnaire for 3 months.
Mean consumption of grains and dairies was higher in rural women compared
to their counterparts in urban areas. Women in urban areas consumed 140
g fruits compared to 248 g consumed by rural women. There were no significant
differences regarding consumption of vegetables, pulses, fat and oils
between these two groups. All women consumed adequate amount of energy,
protein, thiamin and niacin (>75% RDA). Intake of vitamin B6, folate,
vitamins A and D, iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and zinc was not
sufficient in these women. Inadequate intake of vitamin C and riboflavin
was also reported in urban women. Percentage of energy from carbohydrate,
fat and protein was 66, 23 and 11% for urban women, respectively and 68,
20 and 12% for rural women, respectively. Iron intake was lower in urban
women compared to rural women. The findings indicated that rural women
have better nutritional status than urban women. Future studies should
determine factors associated with food consumption pattern in these women.
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How to cite this article:
Ahmad Esmaillzadeh, Saeid Samareh and Leila Azadbakht, 2008. Dietary Patterns among Pregnant Women in the West-North of Iran. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 11: 793-796.
DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2008.793.796
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=pjbs.2008.793.796
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