Traditional nutrition habits effect on calcium and vitamin B12 during pregnancy. | [Academic Research International • 2016]

Author(s):

1. Çigdem Sabbag: School of Tourism, Food and Beverage Management, Adiyaman University, Adiyaman, TURKEY

2. Türkan Sahin: School of Health, Nursing Department, Adiyaman University, Adiyaman, TURKEY

Abstract:

The nutrition care has utmost importance during pregnancy for mothers’ and fetus health. The study is carried out to determine the relation of nutrition habits and food type with serum Ca and B12 levels along with suggesting solutions for the expectant mothers who are tightly connected to traditions in Adiyaman (SE Turkey). The study is undertaken by questionnaires with the participation of 91 pregnants living in relatively less developed region of Turkey. The Ca and B12 levels of participants were obtained from Ministry of Health’s Adiyaman 3rd Health Center archive. Data evaluated by SPSS 17 software. Participants Ca and B12 showed a significant decrease, p

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Published: Journal: Academic Research International, Volume: 7, Issue: 2, Year: 2016

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