Dietary intake, nutrition, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Highlights: [•] Dietary intake of women in South Africa is compared to recommended intakes for specific nutrients. [•] For most nutrients, all mothers were significantly below Dietary Reference Intakes. [•] Mothers of FASD children had significantly lower intakes of calcium, DPA, riboflavin, and choline than controls. [•] Lower nutrient intake correlates with binge drinking. [•] Nutritional inadequacies with prenatal alcohol exposure increase the risk for FASD. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]