Relationship between the quality of the pregnant woman's diet and birth weight: a prospective cohort study.

Izabela da Silva SantosLívia Castro CrivellentiLaércio Joel FrancoDaniela Saes Sartorelli

Published in: European journal of clinical nutrition (2021)

A better diet quality and higher omega-3 intake are protective factors for LGA babies, and increased maternal omega-3 intake reduce the risk of LBW and LGA, and may be a protective factor against the birth of SGA infants.

Keyphrases

birth weight
gestational age
weight gain
weight loss
preterm birth
physical activity
body mass index
quality improvement
pregnancy outcomes