NUTR 2050 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5.2: Glucose Tolerance Test, Glucose Test, Gestational Diabetes
21 Feb 2017
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No reliable means of identifying women who will develop it before the condition is established. Increased risk for developing it: insulin resistance, obese, abnormally high triglyceride levels, women who were born small for gestational age. Vitamin ad mineral supplementation and the risk of preeclampsia: Oxidative stress and a lack of antioxidant defenses appear to play key roles in the development of preeclampsia. Vitamin c and e should not be used to prevent it. Fish oil, folic acid, magnesium and garlic supplements are also ineffective. Use of multivitamin and mineral supplement in the months before and early i pregnancy have been related to reduced risk of preeclampsia in normal- weight women. High intake of plant foods linked to decreased risk vs. those who regularly consume processed meats, sweet drinks and salty snacks. High fiber diets associated with lower risk. Salt restriction during pregnancy doesn"t prevent preeclampsia, hypertension or other complications related to pregnancy. Consumption of 5+ servings of colourful fruits/veggies.
