During pregnancy lead crosses the placenta freely and can have adverse effects on the fetus, with the potential for life-long impact on the child. Identification of dietary patterns and food groups in pregnancy in relation to measures of lead status could provide a more useful alternative to a nutrient-specific advice to minimise fetal exposure to lead during pregnancy. The aim is to evaluate whether dietary patterns and food groups are associated with blood lead concentrations in pregnancy.
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Blood lead concentration
Timeframe: During gestation