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Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Its Association with Maternal and Newborn Outcomes

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  • Laura Di Renzo

    (Section of Clinical Nutrition and Nutrigenomics, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Marco Marchetti

    (PhD School of Applied Medical-Surgical Sciences, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Giuseppe Rizzo

    (Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University, 00133 Rome, Italy
    Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Paola Gualtieri

    (Section of Clinical Nutrition and Nutrigenomics, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Diego Monsignore

    (Section of Clinical Nutrition and Nutrigenomics, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Francesca Dominici

    (Section of Clinical Nutrition and Nutrigenomics, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Ilenia Mappa

    (Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University, 00133 Rome, Italy
    Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ospedale Cristo Re, Tor Vergata University, 00167 Rome, Italy)

  • Ottavia Cavicchioni

    (Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ospedale S. Maria Nuova, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy)

  • Lorenzo Aguzzoli

    (Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ospedale S. Maria Nuova, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy)

  • Antonino De Lorenzo

    (Section of Clinical Nutrition and Nutrigenomics, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • on behalf of the MeDAP Group

    (MeDAP group are listed in Acknowledgments.)

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy is a crucial stage in a woman’s life and can be affected by epigenetic and environmental factors. Diet also plays a key role in gestation. This study aimed to evaluate how a greater or lesser adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) influences specific parameters of mother and newborn. Methods: After delivery, the women participating in the study answered a questionnaire: demographic information; anthropometric data (pre-pregnancy weight, height, and gestational weight gain); dietary habits information (adherence to MD before and during pregnancy, using the validated Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), quality of protein intake); pregnancy information (onset of complications, cesarean/vaginal delivery, gestational age at birth, birth weight, birth length); and clinical practitioner for personalized dietary patterns during pregnancy. Results: A total of 501 respondents have been included in the study, and 135 were excluded for complications. Women who followed the advice of clinical nutritionists showed better adherence to MD ( p = 0.02), and the baby’s birth weight was higher ( p = 0.02). Significant differences in gestational weight gain ( p < 0.01) between groups with dissimilar diet adherence were demonstrated. Conclusion: Our data demonstrate a significant relationship between adherence to MD and birthweight.

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  • Laura Di Renzo & Marco Marchetti & Giuseppe Rizzo & Paola Gualtieri & Diego Monsignore & Francesca Dominici & Ilenia Mappa & Ottavia Cavicchioni & Lorenzo Aguzzoli & Antonino De Lorenzo & on behalf of, 2022. "Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Its Association with Maternal and Newborn Outcomes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(14), pages 1-14, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:14:p:8497-:d:860728
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