Backgrounds Pregnancy related complications are major causes of maternal morbidity and
mortality worldwide. Diversified food consumption is essential to produce hormones during …

Background Despite global efforts, progress in reducing maternal malnutrition falls short of
international goals, which is the same for Ethiopia, provided that studying dietary …

Background The optimal dietary practice is a critical requisite for maternal nutrition.
However, the majority of Ethiopian pregnant women have inadequate nutrient intakes …

Background Inadequate dietary diversity intake during pregnancy increases risks of
intrauterine growth restriction, abortion, low birth weight, preterm birth, prenatal and infant …

Background. Inadequate dietary diversity intake during pregnancy results in increased risks
of negative maternal and perinatal outcomes. About one million neonates die on the first day …

Background Appropriate levels of dietary diversity are essential for proper physiology of
human being and it is crucial to consume healthy foods at every phase of life, especially …

The dietary diversity of pregnant and lactating women remains unacceptably poor in
resource‐limited countries such as Ethiopia. Despite the presence of inconsistent and …

Background: Nutrition and adequate dietary intake during pregnancy strongly influence the
health and well-being of the mother, as well as the physical and cognitive development of …

Background Worldwide 1.2 billion women suffer from micronutrient deficiency. Feeding
diversified foods during pregnancy prevents pregnancy complications such as severe …

Abstract Background Low Dietary Diversity (DD) result in severe problem among the
vulnerable group in low-income countries (LICs), whose diets are predominantly starchy …