Background Recent evidence suggests that diet modifies key biological factors associated
with the development of depression; however, associations between diet quality and …

Background Poor diet quality is associated with obesity-related morbidity and mortality.
Psychological stress can increase unhealthy dietary choices, but evidence pertinent to …

Background: While maternal nutrition during pregnancy is known to play a critical role in the
health of both mother and offspring, the magnitude of this association has only recently been …

ObjectiveTo identify determinants of diet in pregnancy, by detecting factors in our multiple-
determinants life course framework that are associated with dietary patterns, quality or …

Poor diet quality is common among low-income, overweight, African-American mothers,
placing them at high risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes. We sought to better understand …

Background: Characterization of dietary patterns represents a valid and meaningful
measure of overall diet quality and nutrient intake. The study aims at evaluating the …

Postpartum depression, with a prevalence ranging between 14% and 25% worldwide, has
been considered an urgent health concern that negatively affects both mothers' and their …

Background Maternal nutrition during pregnancy has a significant effect on the health of the
offspring and mother, highlighting the need for identifying factors that may affect diet during …

Purpose The aims of this paper are to examine:(1) the relationship between high pre-
pregnancy BMI and antenatal depression;(2) whether BMI and antenatal depression interact …

Few studies have examined the dietary intake of low-income pregnant women participating
in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The …