Food Consumption and Iron Intake of Pregnant and Reproductive Aged Women

Authors

  • Ana Paula Sayuri Sato Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Elizabeth Fujimori Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Sophia Cornbluth Szarfarc Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Saúde Pública
  • Ana Luiza Vilela Borges Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Maria Alice Tsunechiro Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000200016

Keywords:

Food Consumption, Iron, Dietary, Women's Health, Prenatal Care

Abstract

This study compares the eating habits and consumption of natural and fortified iron sources in pregnant and reproductive aged women. This cross-sectional study was developed in a health center located in São Paulo, SP, Brazil. We studied 61 women, of which 30 were pregnant. A food frequency questionnaire and a 24-hour recall instrument were used. The main natural sources of iron were beans and greens, although fortified foods were also an important source. There was little statistically significant difference between the food consumption of pregnant and non-pregnant women. Inadequate intake of iron, folate and calcium was observed in both groups. Non-pregnant women meet the iron recommendation, considering the iron added in fortified foods, though pregnant women do not. These results suggest the need for mixed strategies: food fortification, iron supplements for pregnant women and nutritional instruction for women in general.

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Published

2010-04-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Sato, A. P. S., Fujimori, E., Szarfarc, S. C., Borges, A. L. V., & Tsunechiro, M. A. (2010). Food Consumption and Iron Intake of Pregnant and Reproductive Aged Women . Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(2), 247-254. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000200016