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. 2017 Aug 15;5(3):E604–E611. doi: 10.9778/cmajo.20170027

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
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