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Prenatal Depression and Diet Quality During Pregnancy
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
|February 18, 2020
Summary
Prenatal depression is linked to poorer diet quality in pregnant women, especially Hispanic women. Interventions should focus on reducing empty calories and increasing fruit and vegetable intake.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Nutritional Science
- Mental Health
Background:
- Maternal nutrition significantly impacts offspring and maternal health.
- Prenatal depression is a potential factor influencing dietary choices during pregnancy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between prenatal depression and diet quality.
- To investigate differences in this relationship by race/ethnicity.
- To explore links between prenatal depression and specific dietary components.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of a cohort study involving 1,160 pregnant women.
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Logistic regression and t-tests used to analyze diet quality (Healthy Eating Index 2010) and prenatal depression indicators.
Main Results:
- 14% of participants had prenatal depression, associated with nearly double the odds of poor diet quality.
- The association was significant among Hispanic women (OR 2.66).
- Women with prenatal depression consumed more empty calories and less fruit, greens, and beans.
Conclusions:
- Prenatal depression increases the risk of poor diet quality, particularly in Hispanic women.
- Culturally sensitive nutrition counseling is recommended.
- Interventions should target reducing empty calories and increasing intake of fruits, greens, and beans.
Keywords:
Diet qualityDietary intakeHealthy Eating Index 2000Perinatal depressionRacial/ethnic disparitiesMore Related Videos
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