Adequate maternal nutrition is essential for the health and well-being of both the mother and the developing fetus. However, poor dietary diversity and malnutrition remain important nutritional challenges among pregnant women, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i10920
Background: Malnutrition remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, particularly among under-five children in rural communities. Dietary diversity is recognized as an important determinant of child nutrition, influencing growth and overall health outcomes. This stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i91827
Igbagboyemi Adesola Deniran, Elizabeth Oluwafolakemi Aleru, Jelili Akorede Quadri, Tobi Israel Akinremi, Azeezat Bukola Omitola, Maryam Abidemi Kolapo & Bukola Victoria Fasanmoye·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Adequate dietary intake during pregnancy supports adequate intrauterine growth of the fetus and normal birth weight, which can have a lifelong effect on the child’s development. The purpose of this study was to assess the nutrient adequacy and diet quality of pregnant...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91299