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- Title
Food and nutrient consumption patterns in third trimester Thai-Muslim pregnant women in rural southern Thailand.
- Authors
Piammongkol, Sumalika; Marks, Geoffrey C.; Williams, Gail; Chongsuvivatwong, Virasakdi
- Abstract
The aims of this study were to determine food and nutrient intakes and the socio-economic factors influencing food and nutrient intakes of rural Thai-Muslim women in the third trimester of pregnancy. The study was conducted in Pattani province, Thailand, where 166 women were interviewed between 32 and 40 weeks gestation. A questionnaire, including a Food Frequency Questionnaire was used. Data on food items were compiled into the five basic Thai food groups, and food intakes were computed into macro and micro- nutrients. Mean weight intake of each of the five groups was below the recommended level for pregnant Thai women. Mean intake of niacin, vitamin A (RE) and vitamin C were above the recommended Thai level. Thiamin, calcium, phosphorus and iron intakes were lower than 50% of recommended levels. Intakes of the five food groups were not associated with socio-economic status, although total non-haem iron intake was associated with level of education. Under-consumption of food and nutrients among pregnant women in the study area was due to poor education, poverty and food availability. Integrated strategies should be considered to promote increased intakes to meet nutrient recommendations.
- Subjects
THAILAND; FOOD; PREGNANT women; INGESTION; PREGNANCY; RETINOIDS; VITAMIN C; COMPARATIVE studies; DIET; FOOD habits; IRON compounds; RESEARCH methodology; MEDICAL cooperation; NUTRITIONAL requirements; NUTRITION policy; THIRD trimester of pregnancy; QUESTIONNAIRES; RESEARCH; RURAL health; SURVEYS; VITAMINS; SOCIOECONOMIC factors; EVALUATION research
- Publication
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2004, Vol 13, Issue 3, p236
- ISSN
0964-7058
- Publication type
journal article