Organic Diet in Pregnancy and Risk Markers of Health Effects (The OrgDiet Project)

Organic Diet in Pregnancy and Risk Markers of Health Effects

The OrgDiet project is a two-armed (1:1), open, intention-to-treat randomized controlled trial. The aim is to examine effects of consumption of organic foods (intervention group) vs. conventional foods (control group) during pregnancy in both mother and child. About 100 participants will be included and the participants will be followed until the children are two years old. Both groups will also be recommended to eat according to the dietary guidelines of the Directory of Health in Norway.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Nulli- or multipara pregnant in first trimester

Exclusion Criteria:

• Consuming an organic diet regularly
• Using medication regularly that might interfere with study adherence or - outcomes
• Diagnosed with a chronic disorder or cancer
• Having a food allergy or intolerance