RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MATERNAL KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEFS REGARDING NUTRITION AND CHILDHOOD NUTRITIONAL STATUS    

Authors : 1. Keerti Bhagat, Student, IIHMR University ; 2. Dr. J.P. Singh, Professor, IIHMR University

Publishing Date : 2024

DOI : https://doi.org/10.52458/9788197040887.2024.eb.ch-09

ISBN : 978-81-970408-1-8

Pages : 42-45

Chapter id : IIHMR/NSP/EB/SAHHE/2024/Ch-09

Abstract : Nutrition plays a crucial role in promoting health and development, contributing to improved well-being in infants, children, and mothers. It enhances immune systems, ensures safer pregnancies and childbirth, and reduces the risk of non-communicable diseases. Adequate nutrition is essential at every stage of life, with growing children requiring a balanced intake of nutrients for healthy and robust development.

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Cite : Bhagat, K., & Singh, J. (2024). Relationship Between Maternal Knowledge And Beliefs Regarding Nutrition And Childhood Nutritional Status (1st ed., pp. 42-45). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9788197040887.2024.eb.ch-09

References :

1. Nutrition [Internet]. [cited 2022 Jun 29]. Available from: https://www.who.int/health-topics/nutrition
2. Early childhood nutrition [Internet]. [cited 2022 Jun 29]. Available from: https://www.unicef.org/nutrition/early-childhood-nutrition