Consequences of mother’s diet pattern and lifestyle on weight of the newborn at delivery among the infants in Jorhat district, Assam
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64171/JAES.6.3.13-18Keywords:
Underweight birth, Mother's diet, Lifestyle variables, Nutrition, Primary dataAbstract
The World Health Organization (WHO) indicates underweight infants as those weighing less than 2,500 grams at the time of delivery. The problem is still a major global public health concern. Dietary and choices regarding their lives made by the mother during pregnancy have an important influence on the development among the children and the outcome of childbirth. The risk of insufficient birth can be increased by unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking alcohol, and eating inadequately.
The principal objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship among underweight births and mother's diet and lifestyle choices. A cross-sectional study included 720 mothers and their live-born infants. Chi-square test, binary logistic regression analysis, and descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. Tobacco use, betel nut/gutkha consumption, low fruit and vegetable intake, and low protein intake were all significantly correlated with underweight (p < 0.05). The weight at birth is strongly affected by the mother's nutrition and eating habits throughout her life. Encouraging healthy behaviours and a sufficient diet during pregnancy is essential to reducing the effects of a low weight at birth.
The weight of the infant is greatly influenced by maternal nutrition and way of lifestyle. So as to reduce the consequences of being underweight at birth, it is crucial to encourage good behaviours and a suitable nutrition during pregnancy.
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