Investigating diet patterns that support healthy pregnancies
Informing national guidelines on diet patterns that promote healthy pregnancy outcomes
This study is looking at how different eating habits can help women have healthier pregnancies, and it's for women who are planning to get pregnant or are already pregnant.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875283 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to identify dietary patterns that promote healthy pregnancy outcomes among women of childbearing age. By analyzing data from a large cohort of nearly 8,000 women across multiple academic centers, the study seeks to fill the gap in current dietary guidelines for pregnant women. The researchers will explore the complex interactions between different foods and their effects on pregnancy health, ultimately aiming to provide evidence-based recommendations that may differ from existing nutrition advice.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include women of childbearing age who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of childbearing age or those who are not pregnant may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dietary guidelines that enhance pregnancy outcomes and reduce infant mortality.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in identifying dietary patterns that impact health outcomes, but this specific approach to informing national guidelines is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bodnar, Lisa M — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Bodnar, Lisa M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.