Vegetarian diet observed by pregnant women. Benefits and risks for mother and fetus
Journal Title: Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis - Year 2017, Vol 71, Issue
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:Nutritionists emphasize that a properly composed vegetarian diet can be followed by people at different stages of their lives. Still, many people believe that such an action can lead to the appearance health disorders. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine whether a vegetarian diet can be observed by pregnant women without the risk of health disorders in them or the fetuses. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Information relating to the suitability of a vegetarian diet during pregnancy was analyzed. The results of several studies that compared the occurrence of certain factors in pregnant women following a vegetarian diet and pregnant women consuming meat was analyzed. RESULTS: At present, there are still few studies assessing the health status of pregnant women subsisting on a vegetarian diet and their children. These studies compared the bioavailability of nutrients, minerals and vitamins. The dietary habits of pregnant women living on a vegetarian diet are analyzed and the state of health of children born to vegetarians and women consuming meat meat is compared. CONCLUSIONS:The research results presented in the study lead to the conclusion that a properly designed vegetarian diet can be followed by pregnant women without bearing a risk of deficiencies or disorders in fetal development.
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Małgorzata Olejniczak-Nowakowska, Karolina Krupa-Kotara, Grzegorz Krasowski, Żaklina Grochowska, Marta Mazur
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