Glycemic Index and Pregnancy : A Systematic Literature Review
Joint Authors
Moses, Robert G.
Brand-Miller, Jennie C.
Markovic, Tania P.
Louie, Jimmy Chun Yu
Ross, Glynis P.
Source
Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-01-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background/Aim.
Dietary glycemic index (GI) has received considerable research interest over the past 25 years although its application to pregnancy outcomes is more recent.
This paper critically evaluates the current evidence regarding the effect of dietary GI on maternal and fetal nutrition.
Methods.
A systematic literature search using MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, and ISI Web of Science, from 1980 through September 2010, was conducted.
Results.
Eight studies were included in the systematic review.
Two interventional studies suggest that a low-GI diet can reduce the risk of large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infants in healthy pregnancies, but one epidemiological study reported an increase in small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants.
Evidence in pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), though limited (n=3), consistently supports the advantages of a low-GI diet.
Conclusion.
There is insufficient evidence to recommend a low-GI diet during normal pregnancy.
In pregnancy complicated by GDM, a low-GI diet may reduce the need for insulin without adverse effects on pregnancy outcomes.
Until larger-scale intervention trials are completed, a low-GI diet should not replace the current recommended pregnancy diets from government and health agencies.
Further research regarding the optimal time to start a low-GI diet for maximum protection against adverse pregnancy outcomes is warranted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Louie, Jimmy Chun Yu& Brand-Miller, Jennie C.& Markovic, Tania P.& Ross, Glynis P.& Moses, Robert G.. 2011. Glycemic Index and Pregnancy : A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Louie, Jimmy Chun Yu…[et al.]. Glycemic Index and Pregnancy : A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Louie, Jimmy Chun Yu& Brand-Miller, Jennie C.& Markovic, Tania P.& Ross, Glynis P.& Moses, Robert G.. Glycemic Index and Pregnancy : A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2011. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460108
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460108