| ALA | α-linolenic acid |
| ARA | Arachidonic acid |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| DHA | Docosahexaenoic acid |
| EPA | Eicosapentaenoic acid |
| FA | Fatty acid |
| FFQ | Food frequency questionnaire |
| GDM | Gestational diabetes mellitus |
| GWG | Gestational weight gain |
| LA | Linoleic acid |
| LC-PUFA | Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids |
| MUFA | Monounsaturated fatty acid |
| PL | Phospholipids |
| SFA | Saturated fatty acid |