DISCUSSION
Our primary objective was to examine the association between HCPs discussing diet with their pregnant patients and the patients' likelihood of making positive diet changes during pregnancy.
We found that patients who made beneficial dietary changes were more apt to have discussed diet with their HCP.
Secondly, we sought to determine factors related to HCPs discussing diet with their pregnant patients.
The findings indicate that HCPs who discussed diet also discussed other health behaviors with their pregnant patients. Finally, a relatively small percentage of HCPs indicated being interested in learning more about how to assist pregnant patients with positive dietary changes.