Volume : I, Issue : XI, August - 2012

Impact of Dietary Intake of Pregnant Women on Neonatal Outcome in North Chennai

Sudha S

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Maternal nutrition plays a fundamental role in optimizing pregnancy outcome and unlike other factors, such as heredity or pre–existing conditions; the nutritional status is amenable to change. The objective of the study is to find out the impact of dietary intake of pregnant women on neonatal outcome in North Chennai. The study was conducted in two hospitals in Old Washermenpet from Chennai District. A total of 196 pregnant women in the age groups of 18 – 35 years in the last trimester were enrolled for the study. The dietary intake of pregnant women from three different socio–economic groups (low, middle and high) was assessed by dietary assessment in selected hospitals. The nutrient intake of pregnant women showed a significant difference (1% level) with income groups. The mean calorie intake of low, middle and high income women were found to be 1858 kcal, 1950 kcal and 2132 kcal respectively. There was a significant difference in nutrient intake of pregnant women with RDA at 1% level. There was a significant interrelation between Vitamin A intake and head circumference of the neonates at 5% level. Birth weight of neonates belonging to low income group was lesser when compared to other income groups (1% level). Based on family income, the purchasing capacity of food varies and thus it had an influence on dietary intake of pregnant women in all the three groups.

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Sudha S Impact of Dietary Intake of Pregnant Women on Neonatal Outcome in North Chennai Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.I, Issue.XI August 2012

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