Equal Weighting of the Healthy Eating Index-2010 Components May Not be Appropriate for Pregnancy.

Julie M Petersen Ashley I Naimi Sharon I Kirkpatrick Lisa M Bodnar

Published in: The Journal of nutrition (2022)

Vegetable-rich diets were associated with fewer cases of SGA birth, preterm birth, and preeclampsia, controlling for overall diet quality. Examination of the equal weighting of the HEI components (and underlying guidance) is needed for pregnancy.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
gestational age
weight loss
low birth weight
physical activity
pregnancy outcomes
early onset
quality improvement