Diet quality and nutrient density in pregnant women according to adherence to Mediterranean diet

Background and aims The dietary pattern followed during pregnancy, specifically healthy patterns such as the Mediterranean diet, is a key factor in mother’s offspring’s health. Pregnant women intake not enough to cover micronutrient requirements of higher adherence diet may improve quality nutritional density. aim present study was describe nutrient pregnancy evaluate whether high associated with more adequate micronutrients. Methods This cross-sectional 1,356 pregnant selected routine second trimester ultrasound scan (19–23 weeks’ gestation). Energy were calculated using validated 151-item semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire density estimated dividing absolute by total energy intake. Adherence evaluated 17-item score. criterion used for risk inadequate has been set below two thirds (2/3) reference intakes. differences assessed multivariate linear regression models adjusted confounders. Results A significant proportion had an macro that lower those (≥12 points, n = 122, 19%), including calcium (the 2.5% vs. low 26.7%, p < 0.001), magnesium (0% 7.6%, iron (24.5% 74.1%, vitamin B9 29.8%, C 1.9%, 0.033), D (61.5% 92.8%, 0.001) High protein, monounsaturated fatty acids, fiber, vitamins (B1, B9, C, D), calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphor, potassium, essential α-linolenic acid, α-linoleic acid trans acids compared diet. Conclusion micro macronutrient promotion, particularly among women, be useful public health strategy avoid overweight deficiencies.