BEHAVIOR
Analysis of behavior items indicated that the
majority of participants (71%) reported exercising
during pregnancy, but few reported exercising the
recommended frequency, duration or intensity. The
majority of participants (92.8%) reported taking
a prenatal vitamin, but only 24.1% avoided cold
lunch meats, albacore tuna, or soft cheeses during
pregnancy. Less than half of participants (49.3%)
reported eating 5 fruits and vegetables per day and a
little over half of participants (59%) reported gaining
weight within the ACOG guidelines.