Table 2.
Foods and beverages consumed daily during pregnancy and lactation.
| Daily Food Group Consumption | Pregnancy n (%) | Lactation n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy | ||
| Milk | 428 (93%) | 187 (64%) |
| Milk alternatives | 73 (16%) | 73 (25%) |
| Yoghurt | 213 (47%) | 100 (34%) |
| Cheese | 116 (25%) | 96 (33%) |
| Ice cream | 34 (7%) | 24 (8%) |
| Lean meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, nuts, seeds, or legumes | ||
| Red meat | 189 (41%) | 151 (52%) |
| Poultry | 230 (50%) | 148 (51%) |
| Fish | 23 (5%) | 14 (5%) |
| Legumes | 52 (11%) | 41 (14%) |
| Nut/s or nut butters | 211 (46%) | 149 (51%) |
| Seeds | 126 (28%) | 92 (32%) |
| Tofu | 8 (2%) | 6 (2%) |
| Breads and cereals | ||
| Bread | 376 (82%) | 245 (84%) |
| Breakfast cereals | 273 (60%) | 159 (55%) |
| Fruit and vegetables | ||
| Fruit | 404 (88%) | 241 (83%) |
| Vegetables | 410 (89%) | 258 (89%) |
| Beverages | ||
| Water | 451 (98%) | 283 (98%) |
| Tea | 222 (48%) | 136 (47%) |
| Coffee | 193 (42%) | 146 (50%) |