The Relationship Between Potential Listeria monocytogenes Exposure and Diet Quality and Dietary Intake During Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Australian Women

IF 2.9 3区医学 Q3 NUTRITION & DIETETICS Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Pub Date : 2025-03-04 DOI:10.1111/jhn.70032

Kee June Ooi, Sasha Fenton, Rachael Taylor, Melinda J. Hutchesson, Madeleine Hinwood, Clare Collins

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Abstract

Background

Research conducted over two decades ago indicated that more frequent consumption of foods potentially harbouring Listeria monocytogenes is associated with higher nutrient intakes but also higher risk of miscarriage. However, the influence of potential exposure to Listeria monocytogenes on pregnant women's diet quality is yet to be examined. Additionally, advancements in agricultural practices and food consumption trends in recent years may have led to changes in pregnant women's dietary intake. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the associations between potential L. monocytogenes exposure and dietary quality, and dietary intake in two contemporary cohorts of pregnant women in Australia.

Methods

A secondary analysis of two combined pregnancy cohorts of women aged ≥ 19 years with a singleton pregnancy from the Newcastle, New South Wales (n = 441) and Perth, Western Australia (n = 1197) was conducted. Potential L. monocytogenes exposure was estimated by the Listeria Food Exposure Score (LFES), dietary intake was assessed using the Australian Eating Survey and diet quality using the Australian Recommended Food Score. Pearson's correlation and linear regression analyses were performed to estimate the associations between potential L. monocytogenes exposure and dietary quality and intake, with adjustment for potential confounders.

Results

Data from 1638 women (mean [SD] age 32.0 [5.0] years, 57.8% born in Australia) were included. The median (IQR) gestational age was 35 (34–36) weeks and 43.5% of women had no prior pregnancies. A higher LFES (i.e., more frequent consumption of potential food sources of L. monocytogenes) was significantly associated with higher diet quality score (r = 0.60, p < 0.001), higher intakes of nutrient-dense core foods (r = 0.11–0.43, p < 0.001), and higher micronutrient intakes (r = 0.24–0.52, all p < 0.001).

Conclusion

More frequent consumption of foods that potentially harbour Listeria monocytogenes is associated with higher diet quality and nutrient intakes. Further research is needed to identify how to support women to achieve optimal diet quality and nutrient intakes while simultaneously minimising risk of listeriosis.

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Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics 医学-营养学

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5.30

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133

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6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing papers in applied nutrition and dietetics. Papers are therefore welcomed on: - Clinical nutrition and the practice of therapeutic dietetics - Clinical and professional guidelines - Public health nutrition and nutritional epidemiology - Dietary surveys and dietary assessment methodology - Health promotion and intervention studies and their effectiveness - Obesity, weight control and body composition - Research on psychological determinants of healthy and unhealthy eating behaviour. Focus can for example be on attitudes, brain correlates of food reward processing, social influences, impulsivity, cognitive control, cognitive processes, dieting, psychological treatments. - Appetite, Food intake and nutritional status - Nutrigenomics and molecular nutrition - The journal does not publish animal research The journal is published in an online-only format. No printed issue of this title will be produced but authors will still be able to order offprints of their own articles.