Improving Health of the Next Generation: Dietary Intake and Physical Activity during Pregnancy in an Austrian Cohort

• DOI: 10.1017/s0029665120002918
• Publication Date: 2020-06-10T07:21:01Z
• Authors: Petra Rust; Verena Hasenegger; Kristina Englert; Jürgen König
• Keywords: Overnutrition

Abstract There is sufficient evidence that the periconceptional period a key window during which poor maternal nutrition can adversely influence long-term health and disease risk into adulthood. The higher rate of obesity in women childbearing age bad quality mother's diet may result incidence hyperglycemia or hyperlipidemia, associated with an impaired metabolism offspring. This cross-sectional study analysed dietary habits physical activity 190 pregnant aged 31 ± 6 years second third trimester their pregnancy Austria. Dietary intake data were collected by two non-consecutive 24-h-recalls using GloboDiet software, was examined Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire. 31.6 % investigated overweight obese; moderate prevalence compared to non-pregnant (21.9–27.8 %). Mean gestational weight gain (GWG) 3.9 (± 4.8) kg 9.6 5.1) trimester. More than half exceed GWG recommendations Institute Medicine (2009). In contrary, average energy consumption 1765 kcal/d, below DACH (German, Austrian Swiss Society for Nutrition) reference value assuming Level 1,4. However, one quarter participants exceeded intake. Ratio supply macronutrient 36.2 E% fat: 48.5 carbohydrates: 15.3 protein. intakes linoleic acid alpha-linoleic within values, but DHA (125 mg/d) did not reach recommendation 200 mg/d. addition, fibre (19.8 g/d) too low. Intakes vitamins A, E, B1, B6, folate as well potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine unsatisfying. These results are accordance inadequate fruits, vegetables, cereals, milk products, at same time exceeding meat(products) sweets. Only have reached 120 minutes vigorous intensity per week. demonstrates behaviour need be improved. Adequate nutrient essential before conception, throughout support needs, fill up stores required foetal development. Health strategies supporting adopting healthy lifestyle important next generation.