Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: August | Volume: 11 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 173-179
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20210825
A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Nutritional Profile of Pregnant Women Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism
Soujanya Devarmani1, Harpreet Kour2, Mubashir B A3, Shukrani Shinde4
1PG Student, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics, Department of Public Health, JNMC, KAHER Belagavi
2Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiology, JNMC, KAHER Belagavi
3Professor & Head, Department of Public Health, JNMC, KAHER Belagavi
4Lecturer, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, JNMC, KAHER Belagavi
Corresponding Author: Soujanya Devarmani
ABSTRACT
Thyroid is an important endocrine gland, during first trimester enlargement of gland occurs and also increases the requirements of iodine. During this period insufficient intake of iodine results in hypothyroidism. As per recent research, prevalence of hypothyroidism has been increased in pregnant women. So, the cross-sectional study was conducted to assess nutritional profile of pregnant women diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Women were enrolled in the study as per eligibility criteria. Demographic information, biochemical parameters, dietary questions, 24-hour dietary recall and food frequency of pregnant women were evaluated. Our study resulted that pregnant woman were micronutrient deficient due to inadequate of nutrients in their diet. Also, this study supported that iron deficiency is associated with iodine deficiency which causes hypothyroidism.
Key words: Pregnant women, Nutritional status, Dietary intake, Hypothyroidism, Anemia.