Table 2.
Baseline characteristics on clinical and lifestyle factors.
| Variable | Frequency (n = 200) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Previous macrosomic baby | ||
| No | 119 | 81.0 |
| Yes | 28 | 19.0 |
| Previous history of Preeclampsia | ||
| No | 157 | 78.5 |
| Yes | 43 | 21.5 |
| Previous history of Gestational hypertension | ||
| No | 186 | 93.0 |
| Yes | 14 | 7.0 |
| Previous history of GDM | ||
| No | 193 | 96.5 |
| Yes | 7 | 3.5 |
| History of intrauterine foetal death | ||
| No | 182 | 91.0 |
| Yes | 18 | 9.0 |
| Threatened abortion | ||
| No | 191 | 95.5 |
| Yes | 9 | 4.5 |
| History of infertility | ||
| No | 192 | 96.0 |
| Yes | 8 | 4.0 |
| Number of daily food intake | ||
| Once | 2 | 1.0 |
| Twice | 29 | 14.5 |
| Thrice | 105 | 52.5 |
| Four time | 45 | 22.5 |
| More Than Four Times | 19 | 9.5 |
| Snack in between meals | ||
| No | 87 | 43.5 |
| Yes | 113 | 56.6 |
| Late night meals | ||
| No | 130 | 65.0 |
| Yes | 70 | 35.0 |
| Regular intake of fruits and vegetables | ||
| No | 37 | 18.5 |
| Yes | 163 | 81.5 |
| Regular exercise | ||
| No | 92 | 46.0 |
| Yes | 108 | 54.0 |
| Number of exercises per week | ||
| Daily | 82 | 74.5 |
| Once | 4 | 3.6 |
| Twice | 13 | 11.8 |
| Thrice | 5 | 4.5 |
| More Than Four Times | 6 | 5.5 |
| Intake of soda drinks | ||
| No | 117 | 58.5 |
| Yes | 83 | 41.5 |
| Fast food intake | ||
| No | 148 | 74.0 |
| Yes | 52 | 26.0 |
| Preference for carbohydrate food | ||
| Low | 13 | 6.5 |
| Moderate | 65 | 32.5 |
| High | 122 | 61.0 |
| BMI status | ||
| Normal | 58 | 29.1 |
| Overweight | 92 | 46.2 |
| Obese | 49 | 24.6 |
GDM, Gestational diabetes mellitus; BMI, Body Mass Index.