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International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies

Volume 2, Issue 6, 2022

Evaluation of the Relationship between Food Neophobia and Nutritional Status in Pregnant Women



Author(s): Sabiha Gokcen Zeybek

Abstract:

Introduction: Pregnancy is the critical process in which the requirements of the foetus and pregnant woman are met. The factors affecting the requirements, craving and food neophobia are important factors due to the prevent risk of nutrient deficiencies.

Materials and methods: Research was completed with women in the gynecology services of research hospitals in Northern Cyprus. Questionnaire was used to determine the data, general information, dietary habits, food neophobia and nutritional status. Food neophobia-P scale was used to determine food neophobia and a daily food consumption record was used to determine nutritional status. Nutrient intake level detailed with BEBIS and data was evaluated with SPSS.

Results: Study was completed with 140 women with a mean age of 29. Reported that 43.6% of women decreased the consumption of some foods or beverages, while 52.1% increased it. Most frequently reduced food is fish, and beverage is caffeinated beverages. Most consumed food group is dairy products. Food neophobia scale score was 39.47, and generaly were in neutral classification, 13.6% were found to be neophobic. Although there is no significant relationship between food neophobia scores and daily requirements but the relationship between nutrients in themselves is consistent with nutritional principles.

Conclusion: Half of the participants change the consumption of certain foods and exhibited neophobic behaviour. Although no significant relationship was found between food neophobia and requirements, the increase rate of participants with neophobic characteristics constitutes a risk factor for nutrient deficiencies. Finally, the importance of nutrition with nutritional diversity should be emphasised.


Keywords: Pregnancy Period, Nutrition, Food Neophobia

Pages: 569-574

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