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Macronutrient composition and food groups associated with gestational weight gain: the GUSTO study

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Macronutrient composition and food groups associated with gestational weight gain: the GUSTO study
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European Journal of Nutrition, February 2018
DOI 10.1007/s00394-018-1623-3
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Jun S. Lai, Shu E. Soh, See Ling Loy, Marjorelee Colega, Michael S. Kramer, Jerry K. Y. Chan, Thiam Chye Tan, Lynnette P. C. Shek, Fabian K. P. Yap, Kok Hian Tan, Keith M. Godfrey, Yap Seng Chong, Mary F. F. Chong

Abstract

To examine the associations of energy, macronutrient and food intakes with GWG on 960 pregnant women from the Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes (GUSTO) mother-offspring cohort. Dietary intake was assessed at 26-28 weeks' gestation with a 24-hour recall and 3-day food diary. GWG z-scores were calculated from first (4-13 weeks' gestation) and last (30-40 weeks gestation) measured weights; inadequate and excessive GWG were defined using the Institute of Medicine recommendations based on weights between 15 and 35 weeks' gestation. Associations were examined using substitution models for macronutrient composition, with linear or multinomial logistic regressions. Mean ± SD daily energy intake was 1868 ± 598 kcal, and percentage energy intakes were 51.8 ± 8.9% from carbohydrate, 15.7 ± 3.9% from protein and 32.6 ± 7.7% from fat. Higher energy intake (per 500 kcal increment) was associated with 0.18 SD higher GWG. In isocaloric diets, higher-carbohydrate and lower-fat intakes (at 5% energy substitution) were associated with 0.07 SD higher GWG, and 14% higher likelihood of excessive GWG. Concordantly, the highest tertile of carbohydrate-rich foods intake was associated with 0.20 SD higher GWG, but the highest tertile of fruit and vegetable intake was independently associated with 60% lower likelihood of inadequate GWG. Additionally, the highest tertile of dairy intake was associated with 0.18 SD lower GWG; and the highest tertile of plant-based protein foods intake was associated with 60% and 34% lower likelihood of inadequate and excessive GWG. Balancing the proportions of carbohydrates and fat, and a higher intake of plant-based protein foods may be beneficial for achieving optimal GWG.

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Unknown 73 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Bachelor 12 16%
Researcher 8 11%
Student > Master 6 8%
Student > Ph. D. Student 6 8%
Student > Doctoral Student 5 7%
Other 6 8%
Unknown 30 41%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Nursing and Health Professions 14 19%
Medicine and Dentistry 10 14%
Sports and Recreations 3 4%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 3 4%
Psychology 3 4%
Other 9 12%
Unknown 31 42%
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