The role of cultural beliefs on eating patterns and food practices among pregnant women: a systematic review.

Rocío De Diego-CorderoEstefanía Rivilla-GarciaDesireé Diaz-JimenezGiancarlo LucchettiBárbara Badanta

Published in: Nutrition reviews (2021)

Findings from this study indicate cultural beliefs are strongly associated with food patterns and eating habits in pregnant women. Administrators and health professionals should be aware of these beliefs to minimize problems in the perinatal period.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
weight loss
physical activity
primary care
healthcare
mental health
human health
risk assessment