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VITAMIN D FROM FOOD AND SUPPLEMENT INTAKE IN PREGNANCY. A PILOT STUDY

CORINA ZUGRAVU 1,2#, AGRIPINA RAȘCU 1#, MARINA RUXANDRA OȚELEA 1*, ADRIANA MACRI 3

1.“Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
2.National Institute of Public Health, Bucharest, Romania
3.National Institute of Research and Development for Food Bioresources, Bucharest, Romania

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Pregnancy is a challenging period for the women in terms of metabolic needs, the intake of nutrients having to cover mother and foetus` necessities. Studies have shown that vitamin D is frequently deficient in our geographical area, with dire consequences in pregnancy. In the present pilot study, a sample of Romanian pregnant women (n = 372) was investigated for the vitamin D intake from foods and supplements. Results confirmed the insufficiency of the intake, which was far below the recommended level (median: 63.91 IU per day). Supplements were consumed only by 71 women and their contribution to the total intake was minimal. Special attention has to target vitamin D assessment during pregnancy; its consumption should be monitored and, if needed, adequate supplementation and diet modifications should be provided.