Table 3 Women’s report of provider advice on nutrition, N = 173a
Provider Advice | N (%) |
|---|---|
Balanced/healthy diet | 67 (38.7) |
Macronutrients discussed | 79 (45.7) |
 Protein | 70 (40.5) |
 Carbohydrates | 14 (8.1) |
 Fats | 9 (5.2) |
Fruits and/or vegetables encouraged | 20 (11.6) |
Micronutrients discussed | 14 (8.1) |
Water encouraged | 15 (8.7) |
Caloric recommendations | 51 (29.5) |
 Increase intake | 14 (8.1) |
 Increase by 300–500 cal | 11 (6.4) |
 Increase by 600–1500 cal | 8 (4.6) |
 1600–1800 total calories | 4 (2.3) |
 2000–2500 total calories | 8 (4.6) |
 2500–3500 total calories | 14 (8.1) |
 Not sure if caloric recommendations were discussed | 32 (18.5) |
Specific diet types recommended | 25 (14.5) |
 Gestational diabetes diet | 23 (13.3) |
 Brewer diet | 2 (1.2) |
Foods to limit or avoid (e.g. deli meat) | 24 (13.9) |
Small meals, frequently | 19 (11.0) |
Continue pre-pregnancy diet | 8 (4.6) |
Don’t over-indulge | 5 (2.9) |
Alternate sources of dietary information | 16 (9.2) |
 Dietician | 6 (3.5) |
 Brochures | 5 (2.9) |
 Class for gestational diabetes | 3 (1.7) |
 Books | 2 (1.2) |