Perfil nutricional e o consumo alimentar de gestantes em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde, Várzea Grande - MT

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the eating habits during pregnancy and the nutritional status of women in a Basic Health Unit in Várzea Grande-MT. This is a cross-sectional study gshelves that They found in the waiting room for consultations between February and June 2017. It was applied a questionnaire on sociodemographic and maternal issues epara evaluate dietary intake of pregnant women applied a food frequency questionnaire. The study included 96 women with a mean age of 25.4 years, most were married or living in a stable union, 64.6% had completed high school and 49% were housewives. Regarding gestational level, 53.1% of pregnant women were in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, 39.6% were primiparous and 28.1% had 4-5 prenatal consultations. It was observed that 42.7% is overweight and obese and 15.6% are with weight deficit. Pregnant women, 60.4% changed the eating habits during pregnancy, 52.1% reported not having stopped eating some food, 63.5% said they had no motion sickness, nausea or aversion to some food and 58.3% had increased appetite. This study concluded that most healthy food is often consumed for over 50% of pregnant women, regardless of nutritional status presented. The intake of unhealthy foods was higher among women with weight deficit, however was high consumption of artificial juice, sugar, margarine, biscuits and sweets among the overweight. It is necessary to reinforce the importance of health professionals who provide care in prenatal care.