Abstract
BackgroundExcessive body weight induces the occurrence of arterial hypertension. The risk associated with irregularities during the perinatal period is increased in women with diagnosed hypothyroidism. Disorders of thyroid functions during pregnancy may cause higher body weight gains. The aim of this project was to determine the differences in the average daily intake of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in women with arterial hypertension and with hypothyroidism.MethodsThe control group (Group I) included healthy women. In this group, no complications during the course of pregnancy were observed and the delivery was on the due date. Group II was comprised of patients with arterial hypertension. Group III included patients with arterial hypertension, who were diagnosed with hypothyroidism before pregnancy. The women’s eating habits and dietary composition were analyzed based on a dietary assessment.ResultsWomen with arterial hypertension (Group II) consumed the highest number of calories per day, while women with a normal pregnancy consumed the lowest amount of calories. The daily consumption of vegetable protein was similar in all study groups. The average daily consumption of fat, cholesterol and carbohydrates was the highest among women with diagnosed arterial hypertension. Women with arterial hypertension and hypothyroidism more frequently gave birth before the 38th week of pregnancy. The average daily intake of Arginine, Lysine, Methionine and Tryptophan was lower in the group of women with a normal pregnancy than in the two other groups.ConclusionsExcessive calorie intake causing significant body weight gain fostered the occurrence of arterial hypertension during pregnancy.
Highlights
Excessive body weight induces the occurrence of arterial hypertension
Aim The aim of this project was to determine the differences in the average daily intake of proteins, fats and carbohydrates amongst women with arterial hypertension recognized during pregnancy and amongst women with additional hypothyroidism
The highest amount of proteins was found in the diet of women with arterial hypertension (126.17 g/day), and a similar amount of proteins was consumed by women with hypertension and hypothyroidism (123.94 g/day)
Summary
Excessive body weight induces the occurrence of arterial hypertension. The risk associated with irregularities during the perinatal period is increased in women with diagnosed hypothyroidism. Disorders of thyroid functions during pregnancy may cause higher body weight gains. The aim of this project was to determine the differences in the average daily intake of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in women with arterial hypertension and with hypothyroidism. A woman’s excessive body weight gain during pregnancy adversely affects the fetus and the mother and obesity occurring during pregnancy has become a serious public health issue. Excessive weight gains during pregnancy cause obesity in the child, increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, increase systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and result in insulin resistance. It is estimated that in Western countries, obesity affects up to 30% of pregnant women, whereas 40% of women gain excessive body weight during pregnancy [1]
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