All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 04–08 Jan 2009 · Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

Objective : This study was undertaken to assess the nutrient intake of pregnant women and its corelation PIH. Methods : A prospective comparative study of 100 pregnant women was carried oui. o!Which 50 were hypertensive and 50 normotensivc. Dietary survey was done by 24 - hr recall method for three consccuiive days on all the three visits. First visit was between 21-25 weeks, second 26-31 weeks and third 32-37 weeks and then patient was followed til! delivery. Anthroponietrical assessment done, mean nutrient intake was calculated (for calcium, magnesium, protein, sodium) and compared wilh recommended dietary allowance given by ICMR. Fetal out come was studied.