title: Magnesium intake during pregnancy.
abstract: The mean dietary magnesium intake of pregnant women is 35-58% of the recommended dietary allowance of 450 mg. Low-income women consumed 97-100 mg magnesium/1,000 kcal while women with higher incomes averaged 120 mg/1,000 kcal. Diets high in fat and sugar and low in whole grains, vegetables and fruits have a lower magnesium density. Magnesium content of water can also make a significant contribution to magnesium intake. Magnesium from prenatal supplements, if present, is seldom more than 100 mg. Additional supplementation is needed for adequate magnesium nutriture during pregnancy.
mesh_terms: D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D008274:Magnesium / Q000378:metabolism*; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000378:metabolism; D010833:Phytic Acid / Q000378:metabolism; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000378:metabolism*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D014867:Water; D010758:Phosphorus; D010833:Phytic Acid; D008274:Magnesium; D002118:Calcium