Nutritional Status and Dietary Intake Assessment in Pregnant Women with Rheumatic Diseases

    June 2025 in “ Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ”
    Patricia R. Áncer-Rodríguez, Marta López, M.A. Ponce-Santillan, A.M. Ortiz-Rios, Cassandra Michele Skinner‐Taylor, L. Pérez-Barbosa, D. A. Galarza-Delgado
    TLDR Pregnant women with rheumatic diseases often have poor nutrition, needing more folic acid, calcium, and iron, while consuming too much selenium.
    This study assessed the nutritional status and dietary intake of 100 pregnant women with rheumatic diseases, revealing a high prevalence of overweight and obesity. While energy and macronutrient intake were within appropriate ranges, selenium intake exceeded the tolerable upper intake level, potentially causing adverse effects such as hair loss and nail fragility. Additionally, folic acid and calcium intake were below recommendations across all groups, and iron intake was insufficient in those with normal and overweight BMI. These findings highlight the need for careful nutritional management in this population.
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