scholarly journals Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake of Pregnant Women and Women of Childbearing Age in the United States: Potential for Deficiency?

Nutrients ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Nordgren ◽  
Elizabeth Lyden ◽  
Ann Anderson-Berry ◽  
Corrine Hanson
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
The United States ◽  
Fatty Acid Intake ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Acid Intake

scholarly journals Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake by Age, Gender, and Pregnancy Status in the United States: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003–2014

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maranda Thompson ◽  
Nicholas Hein ◽  
Corrine Hanson ◽  
Lynette Smith ◽  
Ann Anderson-Berry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
National Health ◽  
The United States ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Fatty Acid Intake ◽  
Acid Intake ◽  
Health And Nutrition

Despite the importance of n-3 fatty acids for health, intakes remain below recommended levels. The objective of this study was to provide an updated assessment of fish and n-3 fatty acid intake (i.e., eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and EPA+DHA) in the United States using the 2003–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data (n = 45,347)). Over this survey period, toddlers, children, and adolescents (aged 1–19) had significantly lower n-3 fatty acid intake (p < 0.001) compared to adults and seniors, which remained significant after adjusting for caloric intake. Females demonstrated lower n-3 fatty acid intake than males (p < 0.001), with adult and senior women having significantly lower intakes compared to men in the same age categories (p < 0.001) after adjustment for energy intake. Women also consumed less fish than men (5.8 versus 6.1 servings/month, p < 0.001). The estimated intakes of n-3 fatty acids in pregnant women did not differ from non-pregnant women (p = 0.6 for EPA+DHA), although pregnant women reported consuming less high n-3 fatty acid-containing fish than non-pregnant women (1.8 versus 2.6 servings/month, p < 0.001). Our findings indicate that subgroups of the population may be at higher risk of n-3 fatty acid intakes below recommended levels.

scholarly journals Omega-3 fatty acids to prevent preterm birth: Australian pregnant women’s preterm birth awareness and intentions to increase omega-3 fatty acid intake

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie V de Seymour ◽  
Lucy A Simmonds ◽  
Jacqueline Gould ◽  
Maria Makrides ◽  
Philippa Middleton
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cochrane Review ◽  
Fatty Acid Intake ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Acid Intake

Abstract Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of death in children under five. A recent Cochrane review found a 42% reduction in early preterm birth (< 34 weeks’ gestation) and 11% reduction in preterm birth (< 37 weeks’ gestation) with omega-3 fatty acid supplementation. To assist in the development of implementation strategies to increase pregnant women’s omega-3 fatty acid intake, we assessed the awareness of Australian pregnant women about preterm birth, their nutrition and supplementation behaviours during pregnancy, and intentions to increase omega-3 fatty acid intake. Methods A ten-minute survey was conducted online to assess the knowledge, attitudes, behaviours, and intentions of Australian pregnant women across three domains: (1) preterm birth; (2) nutrition and supplementation during pregnancy; and (3) omega-3 fatty acid consumption to prevent preterm birth. Participants were recruited from Survey Sampling International’s research panels. Results Of the 763 women who completed the survey, less than two-thirds had heard of preterm birth. Over 55% of respondents had changed their diet during pregnancy and a prenatal dietary supplement was consumed by 82% of the women surveyed. Respondents’ main source of information about preterm birth and nutrition during pregnancy was from a health professional. When asked about their intentions to increase their omega-3 fatty acid intake following a health professional’s recommendation, the vast majority of participants indicated they would increase their omega-3 fatty acid intake (90%). When a hypothetical scenario was presented of an omega-3 fatty acid supplement being offered from a health service at no cost, the number of respondents who selected they would increase their intake through supplementation increased from 54 to 79%. Conclusions The main information source for women about preterm birth and dietary supplementation recommendations during pregnancy is their health professional. Therefore, informing women about ways to prevent preterm birth, including the role of omega-3 fatty acids, should occur during antenatal visits. The results from our study are useful for clinicians caring for pregnant women and for the next stage of translation of the Cochrane review findings – the design of implementation strategies to increase the intake of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy where needed.

A Consumer’s Guide to Eggs

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanine Beatty ◽  
Karla Shelnutt ◽  
Gail P. A. Kauwell
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
New World ◽  
The United States ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Christopher Columbus ◽  
Food Stores ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Chicken Eggs

People have been eating eggs for centuries. Records as far back as 1400 BC show that the Chinese and Egyptians raised birds for their eggs. The first domesticated birds to reach the Americas arrived in 1493 on Christopher Columbus' second voyage to the New World. Most food stores in the United States offer many varieties of chicken eggs to choose from — white, brown, organic, cage free, vegetarian, omega-3 fatty acid enriched, and more. The bottom line is that buying eggs is not as simple as it used to be because more choices exist today. This 4-page fact sheet will help you understand the choices you have as a consumer, so you can determine which variety of egg suits you and your family best. Written by Jeanine Beatty, Karla Shelnutt, and Gail Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1357

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake and Asthma Diagnosis in Postmenopausal Women

2018 ◽  
Vol 118 (9) ◽  
pp. A86
Author(s):  
R. Thiemann ◽  
N. Waltman ◽  
L. Bilek ◽  
J. Lappe ◽  
K. Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Fatty Acid Intake ◽  
Asthma Diagnosis ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Acid Intake

scholarly journals Omega‐3 Fatty Acid Intake Patterns in Obese Southern Women

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Heidal ◽  
Terah Goad ◽  
Julie Cox ◽  
Robert C. Hickner ◽  
Ronald N. Cortright
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Fatty Acid Intake ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Southern Women ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Acid Intake
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