By Dr. Liji Thomas, MDMay 7 2023Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Metabolic health during pregnancy is essential for both the mother and child; however, several factors, including socioeconomic status and access to healthy food, can disrupt a woman’s metabolic health during pregnancy. A new paper in Scientific Reports explores the roles of these factors during pregnancy.
The health effects of living in a ‘food desert’ To promote a healthy metabolism during pregnancy, the woman should be able to access and afford healthy food. A ‘food desert’ refers to an area of low-income families with little access to healthy foods. About the study Researchers also sought to explore if both a low SES and living in a food desert are independent risk factors for poor metabolic balance in pregnancy.
What did the study show? Pregnant patients with a lower SES were more likely to live in a severe food desert. During the second trimester, these women were also more likely to have worse metabolic health, which included higher percent adiposity, as well as consume a more pro-inflammatory diet. However, women with a low SES were not at an increased risk of higher blood sugar levels.
What are the implications? Both SES and food desert severity were found to affect metabolic health in pregnancy. These findings corroborate earlier research showing that people with a lower SES are more likely to have excessive fat mass, live in a severe food desert, and consume inflammatory foods.
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