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Magnesium intake during pregnancy.

K B Franz

    Magnesium
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Pregnant women often have low magnesium intake, falling short of the recommended dietary allowance. Dietary choices and socioeconomic factors influence magnesium levels, often requiring supplementation for adequate nutrition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nutrition Science
    • Maternal Health
    • Dietary Studies

    Background:

    • Pregnant women's mean dietary magnesium intake is significantly below the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of 450 mg.
    • Low-income women exhibit lower magnesium intake per calorie compared to higher-income women.
    • Dietary patterns rich in fat and sugar, and low in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, are associated with reduced magnesium density.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the dietary magnesium intake of pregnant women in relation to recommended levels.
    • To identify factors influencing magnesium intake, including socioeconomic status and diet quality.
    • To determine the necessity of magnesium supplementation during pregnancy.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of dietary intake data for pregnant women.

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  • Comparison of magnesium intake with the recommended dietary allowance (RDA).
  • Evaluation of the contribution of water and prenatal supplements to magnesium intake.

    • Main Results:

    • Mean magnesium intake ranged from 35-58% of the RDA (450 mg).
    • Low-income women consumed 97-100 mg/1,000 kcal, while higher-income women consumed 120 mg/1,000 kcal.
    • Prenatal supplements rarely provided more than 100 mg of magnesium.

    Conclusions:

    • Dietary magnesium intake during pregnancy is frequently inadequate.
    • Socioeconomic status and dietary composition significantly impact magnesium levels.
    • Additional magnesium supplementation is often necessary to ensure adequate maternal nutrition.