Abstract:
World Health Organization has recognized the importance
of nutrition as an indicator in the Millennium Development
Goal (MDG) focusing on the reduction of maternal and
under-5-years mortality, especially in the developing
countries1. Maternal dietary micronutrient intake is
associated with neonatal anthropometry even in women
not at risk of malnutrition hence further research is
necessary to determine optimal micronutrient intake in
all pregnant women with different body mass indices2.
Appropriate information regarding nutrition promotes
healthy eating3. Poor or deficient knowledge about health
and nutrition on the part of health professionals is
reflected in lack of identification of risk factors for
nutritional deficiency diseases. This also plays an
important role in insufficient use of dietary component
while managing patients recovering from illness, leading
to increased morbidity and mortality4