Topic(s): Maternal Nutrition
Location: India
Language(s): English
Audience: Health and service providers, Policy makers and legislators
Organization: Alive & Thrive
Programs: Social and behavior change
Poor dietary intake during pregnancy remains a significant public health concern, affecting the health of the mother and fetus. This study examines the adequacy of energy, macronutrient, and micronutrient intakes among self-declared lacto-vegetarian and non-vegetarian pregnant women. Alive & Thrive analyzed dietary data from 627 pregnant women in Uttar Pradesh, India, using a multiple-pass 24-hour diet recall.
