Implication for Practice
The information presented in this article informs practices by HCPs from various disciplines. Specifically, the relatively simple act of discussing diet with their pregnant patients is related to patients making positive dietary changes. Although a substantial proportion of the HCPs did not have an interest infurther education about dietary counseling, this does not preclude presenting HCPs with information about the potential influence they could have on their pregnant patients dietary practice. This may be important not only form the standpoint of alerting HCP of the benefits of dietary discussions but also of the possibility of pregnant patients not making positive dietary changes if the HCP does not discuss diet.