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Diet Quality and Weight Gain Among Women in the Aboriginal Family Birthing Program in South Australia.

Casey Cameron, Mohammad Radwanur Talukder, Jessica Reid, Philippa Middleton, Cathy Leane, Kim Morey, Fiona Kathleen Mensah, Alice Rumbold, Maria Makrides, Megan Warin and 6 more

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Casey CameronWomen and Kids Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.ORCID 0009-0009-3727-1019
Mohammad Radwanur TalukderWomen and Kids Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8343-9777
Jessica ReidWomen and Kids Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
Philippa MiddletonWomen and Kids Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
Cathy LeaneWomen's and Children's Health Network, SA Health, Adelaide, SA 5006, Australia.
Kim MoreyWardliparingga Aboriginal Health Research Unit, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
Fiona Kathleen MensahWomen and Kids Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
Alice RumboldWomen and Kids Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
Maria MakridesWomen and Kids Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3832-541X
Megan WarinCollege of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences, Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia.
Deanna Stuart-ButlerFaculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia.
Karen HawkeWomen and Kids Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
Amanda Collins-ClinchAboriginal Health Council of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
Janiene DeverixChild and Family Health Services, SA Health, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
Angela CavallaroWomen's and Children's Health Network, SA Health, Adelaide, SA 5006, Australia.
Karen GloverWomen and Kids Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.

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National Health and Medical Research Council 1115534
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Abstract

backgroundThis study assessed diet quality and the association between engagement with nutrition support bundles and weight gain among pregnant women having Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies who participated in the Aboriginal Family and Baby Bundles implementation project at two South Australian maternity sites.

methodsCross-sectional analysis of dietary data was performed using the Australian Recommended Food Score (ARFS) at enrolment, and 24-h food group servings were compared between enrolment and late pregnancy visits. A composite variable for engagement with nutrition support bundles (low vs. high engagement) used initiation, intensity, and duration of engagement criteria. Separate regression models were applied to examine associations between ARFS, adherence to 24-h food serve recommendations, and maternal characteristics at enrolment. An exploratory univariable association between engagement status and gestational weight gain was examined.

resultsThe median ARFS score at enrolment was 39 (maximum of 62 out of a total of 73). Women aged above 25 years showed significantly higher ARFS compared with those aged 25 years and below (adjusted β coefficient 3.28, 95% CI 0.38, 6.19,

conclusionsThis study identified sub-optimal diet quality, including high intake of energy-dense food throughout pregnancy and high proportions of inadequate and excessive weight gain among women having Aboriginal babies in South Australia. Further research is needed to determine the most appropriate ways to support healthy eating in pregnancy among women in South Australia.

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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesDietGestational Weight GainAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDiet, HealthyFemaleHumansMaternal Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaPregnancySouth AustraliaYoung AdultAboriginal AustralianARFSdiet qualityhealthy eatingnutritionpregnant womenSouth Australia

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PMCPMC13610292

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