Abstract

Objectives: To know the knowledge of the diet plan in pregnant women according to food and nutrient levels and to know the level of education, the economy, and popular women's choice of food. Place and Duration: The study was performed in the Obstetrics and gynecology department of Services Hospital, Lahore for the period of one year from January 2015 to December 2015. Study Design: An Observational Study Results: 380 pregnant women were interviewed 3 times using a 24-hour diet reminder with recipes. Negotiations were made on health, nutrition and socioeconomic status and on women's weight and height measurements. The result shows nutritional status should be monitored in pregnant women and should be acknowledged to the pregnant women. Conclusions: According to the Pakistan diet, women's (unreinforced) diets were not sufficient for all nutrients except energy and fat. A low level of micronutrient intake of food outside the rice was detected. Food habits and the economy have shown that women have a negative impact on food choice, family type, education level, number of pregnancies and popular dietetics. negative. Recommended foods in proper amount, green vegetables especially, should be given to women. Nutritional recommendations provided by healthcare providers at all levels should be the same and should be local cheap foods that are widely consumed. Keywords: Pregnancy, diet intake, nutritional status.

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