Traditional Beliefs and Practices Regarding Nutrition during Pregnancy

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Authors

  • Indra Bishnoi
     Department of Home Science, I.M.S, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005 ,IN
  • Sanyukta Gupta
     Department of Home Science, I.M.S, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005 ,IN
  • J. N. P. Gupta
     Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, I.M.S, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005 ,IN

Abstract

In every community pregnancy has been regarded as the most welcome event of successful womanhood, however to remain barren is considered a 'curse'. The nutritive value of diet of pregnant women is probably one single factor which would directly affect the out-come of pregnancy. Many social taboos prevalent in the society prohibit or allow the expectant mothers to consume some foods. The present study is an attempt to explore the traditional beliefs regarding dietary habits and ultimately to account their adverse effects on the health of mother and child.

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Published

1994-01-01

How to Cite

Bishnoi, I., Gupta, S., & Gupta, J. N. P. (1994). Traditional Beliefs and Practices Regarding Nutrition during Pregnancy. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 31(1), 11–15. Retrieved from https://www.informaticsjournals.com/index.php/ijnd/article/view/8070

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Volume 31, Issue 1, January 1994

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Original Articles

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