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Nutrition Education in the Perinatal Period

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 November 2021) | Viewed by 18472

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Mie Shiraishi

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Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
Interests: maternal and fetal nutrition; breastfeeding; behaviour change; nutrition education; healthy lifestyle

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Adequate dietary intake in the perinatal period is crucial for better pregnancy outcomes, fetal and infant growth, and prevention of chronic diseases in later life. However, insufficient/excessive energy and micronutrient intake among women in this life stage remains widespread globally. Although micronutrient supplementation is commonly used as an immediate solution to micronutrient deficiencies, long-term improvements to dietary habits of pregnant and postpartum women are of great importance.

Nutrition education has potential benefits in improving dietary habits. However, the best and most effective methods are still unclear. Under different circumstances, different approaches may be required as nutritional status, knowledge, and skills vary between people, cultures, countries, and regions.

As pregnant and postpartum women regularly visit hospitals or clinics for maternal or infant health checkups, the perinatal period presents a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to help women to enhance their ability for dietary self-care. Online programs as well as face-to-face programs may also be beneficial. As such, we would like to collect a wide range of articles aimed at improving the dietary habits of pregnant and postpartum women regarding educational intervention, discussing appropriate intervention theories, methods, and timing for these women. Submissions of original articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and commentaries are welcome.

Dr. Mie Shiraishi
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • Nutrition
  • Diet quality
  • Dietary habits
  • Educational intervention
  • Pregnancy
  • Postpartum period
  • Breastfeeding
  • Maternal nutrient deficiency

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Effects of Individual Dietary Intervention on Nutrient Intake in Postpartum Japanese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
by Mie Shiraishi, Masayo Matsuzaki, Rina Tsunematsu, Sachi Watanabe, Risa Kobayashi and Megumi Haruna
Nutrients 2021, 13(9), 3272; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13093272 - 19 Sep 2021
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No dietary intervention that focuses on the diet quality of postpartum women has been developed in Japan, although most postpartum women experience an insufficient intake of vitamins and minerals. We aimed to examine whether dietary intervention, based on the health belief model, at [...] Read more.
No dietary intervention that focuses on the diet quality of postpartum women has been developed in Japan, although most postpartum women experience an insufficient intake of vitamins and minerals. We aimed to examine whether dietary intervention, based on the health belief model, at both 1 and 3 months postpartum affects nutrient intake and food group consumption at 6 months postpartum. A randomized controlled trial was conducted at a university hospital in Tokyo between 2015 and 2016. Healthy women at 1 month postpartum were randomly allocated to either an intervention group (n = 100) or a control group (n = 94). Dietary intervention included dietary assessment, individual feedback, and dietary guidance. The dietary intakes between the two groups were compared using the Mann-Whitney U test. At 6 months postpartum, the energy-adjusted intakes of protein, total dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, and β-carotene were significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group. The changes in energy-adjusted intakes of total dietary fiber and iron from 1 month postpartum to 6 months postpartum were significantly different between the two groups. Dietary intervention based on the health belief model improved nutrition at 6 months postpartum, although the impact was limited. Full article
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Maternal Nutrition Status Associated with Pregnancy-Related Adverse Outcomes
by Maria J Miele, Renato T Souza, Iracema M Calderon, Francisco E Feitosa, Debora F Leite, Edilberto A Rocha Filho, Janete Vettorazzi, Jussara Mayrink, Karayna G Fernandes, Matias C Vieira, Rodolfo C Pacagnella and José G. Cecatti
Nutrients 2021, 13(7), 2398; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13072398 - 13 Jul 2021
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Although maternal nutrition has an impact on fetal development and gestational outcome, tracking maternal nutrition in outpatient practice is still complex and involves proper technical capacitation in this area. Nevertheless, the association between nutritional variables may broaden the ability to predict the occurrence [...] Read more.
Although maternal nutrition has an impact on fetal development and gestational outcome, tracking maternal nutrition in outpatient practice is still complex and involves proper technical capacitation in this area. Nevertheless, the association between nutritional variables may broaden the ability to predict the occurrence of gestational disorders and prevention management. We aimed to identify factors that could indicate the probability of adverse outcomes in mid-pregnancy. From a cohort of 1165 nulliparous pregnant women without any previous disease, the nutritional status was assessed by body mass index (BMI) and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), associated with dietary patterns and sociodemographic characteristics. Two predictive models with nutritional status for screening the occurrence of adverse outcomes of preterm birth, gestational diabetes mellitus, small-for-gestational-age newborns and preeclampsia were developed. The odds of adverse outcomes were higher in non-white (p < 0.05) obese women and with high protein consumption. There was no significant difference between the models, with an overall accuracy of 63% for both models and a probability of success in predicting adverse outcomes (BMI = 61%, MUAC = 52%). This study of Brazilian pregnant nulliparous women offers two possible options for early tracking of adverse gestational outcomes that should be further externally validated. Full article
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Weight Gain and Nutrition during Pregnancy: An Analysis of Clinical Practice Guidelines in the Asia-Pacific Region
by Tomoko Aoyama, Donglai Li and Jacquie Lindsay Bay
Nutrients 2022, 14(6), 1288; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14061288 - 18 Mar 2022
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Nutrition and weight gain during pregnancy can influence the life-course health of offspring. Clinical practice guidelines play an important role in ensuring appropriate nutrition and weight gain among pregnant women. This study aims to identify clinical practice guidelines on gestational weight gain and/or [...] Read more.
Nutrition and weight gain during pregnancy can influence the life-course health of offspring. Clinical practice guidelines play an important role in ensuring appropriate nutrition and weight gain among pregnant women. This study aims to identify clinical practice guidelines on gestational weight gain and/or maternal nutrition across the Asia-Pacific region and to determine the quality of the guidelines and variability in the recommendations. Through a systematic search of grey literature from 38 Asia-Pacific countries, 23 published guidelines were obtained. Of these, 10 eligible clinical practice guidelines reporting nutrition- or/and weight-related recommendations for pregnant women were selected and reviewed. Guideline quality was determined using the Assessment of Guidelines for Research Evaluation II (AGREE II) instrument. Of the 10 guidelines, 90% were classified as low-quality in the AGREE II appraisal. Several variations were found with respect to recommendations on gestational weight gain, including those specific to Asian populations. The recommendations on dietary advice, additional energy intake, and nutritional supplementation during pregnancy were varied. Clinical practice guidelines on weight gain and nutrition in pregnancy across the Asia-Pacific region are generally of poor quality, reflecting significant variation, and need to be improved to ensure pregnant women receive appropriate advice. (PROSPERO registration no. CRD42021291395). Full article
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