Background Malnutrition in pregnancy remains unacceptably high across all regions of
Africa though promising progresses have been made globally. Primary studies might not be …

Iron is a vital micronutrient required for growth and development at all stages of human life.
Its deficiency is the primary cause of anemia that poses a significant global health problem …

A well-nourished and healthy population is a central tenet of sustainable development. In
South Africa, cultural beliefs and food taboos followed by some pregnant women influence …

Introduction Most communities, rural or urban, have taboos regarding foods to avoid during
pregnancy, and most have local explanations for why certain foods should be avoided. Such …

Nutrition security is challenging in regions where resources are limited and food production
is naturally constrained. In low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), undernutrition is high …

Background There are pervasive pregnancy-related food taboos and myths (PRFT) in
Ethiopia. The evidence, however, is limited on whether PRFT contributes to the burden of …

Observing food taboos during pregnancy might have impacts on maternal and neonatal
health outcomes. The author's purpose in this review was to explore the most common food …

Poor nutrition and poverty are prevalent in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC), and
consumption of animal source foods (ASF), rich in high-quality calories and micronutrients …

Background Although nutrition is an essential contributor to the quality of pregnancy
outcomes, little is known about the experiences and influences affecting dietary behaviors …

Background. In Ethiopia, prenatal anemia is a major public health concern affecting both the
health of the woman and babies. The World Health Organization recommends to conduct …