Publications by authors named "Shihan Pu"
Objective: To analyze the intake of fat and fatty acids and their food sources of pregnant women in Chengdu.
Methods: Participants were from a cohort study in 2017, which was conducted among 1652 healthy singleton pregnant women within 6-14 weeks of gestation in a maternity out-patient clinic of maternal-and-child health care institution in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Data on maternal demographic characteristics was collected by questionnaire.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze folate intake levels and influencing factors among early pregnant women in Chengdu, utilizing a combination of dietary recalls and questionnaires.
- Findings revealed an average folate intake of 865.8 μg DFE/d, with 12.1% of participants having insufficient intake and 13.0% exhibiting excessive intake of folic acid supplements.
- Factors such as being multiparous and lower income increased the risk of inadequate folate intake, while prior supplement use helped reduce the risk of excessive intake.