Table 1: Foods in low- versus high-quality diet among South Asians in pregnancy25.
Foods consumed in greater quantity in low-quality diet | Foods consumed in greater quantity in high-quality diet |
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Meat, meat dishes, processed meats, organ meats, poultry | Vegetables, raw and cooked |
Fish, seafood | Legumes (daals) |
Rice | Nuts and seeds |
Fried foods | Low-fat dairy products (low-fat and fermented) |
Refined grains (breads and cereals) | Whole grains (breads and cereals) |
Fast foods | Sweets |
Eggs | Fruits |