Evaluation of Dietary Patterns and the Related Factors in Pregnant Women Who Referred to Health Centers in Qom, Iran

Pregnancy is one of the most important periods in the life of a mother, which is accompanied by an increase in their nutritional needs (1). Since nutrition plays an important role in maternal and child health (2), a healthy diet guarantees a successful pregnancy and delivery (3). Therefore, the provision of the needed micronutrients is necessary to prevent the loss of body reserves and maintenance of good health (4). According to previous studies, fetal growth depends on adequate maternal access to food (5). A balanced diet has a positive effect on fetal growth and supports the mother during pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding (6), and other aspects of her life A-R-T-I-C-L-EI-N-F-O A-B-S-T-R-A-C-T