Maternal Nutrition Research Guidance: At a Glance

It outlines a conceptual framework for understanding the factors that contribute to maternal nutrition, including dietary intake, disease prevention and treatment, and lifestyle factors. The document also provides a checklist of potential issues to explore in achieving optimal maternal nutrition practices, including food availability and access, awareness and knowledge of special needs during pregnancy, health professional support, and family and local support. The guidance is intended to support the development of effective social and behavior-change strategies and programs to improve maternal nutrition.