Maternal Diets in India: Gaps, Barriers, and Opportunities.

ABSTRACT: Suboptimal dietary intake is a critical cause of poor maternal nutrition, with several adverse consequences both for mothers and for their children. This study aimed to (1) assess maternal dietary patterns in India; (2) examine enablers and barriers in adopting recommended diets; (3) review current policy and program strategies to improve dietary intakes. We used mixed methods, including empirical analysis, compiling data from available national and subnational surveys, and reviewing literature, policy, and program strategies. Diets among pregnant women are characterized by low energy, macronutrient imbalance, and inadequate micronutrient intake. Supply- and demand-side constraints to healthy diets include food unavailability, poor economic situation, low exposure to nutrition counselling,

SUBMITTER: Nguyen PH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8540854 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature