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Barriers and facilitators to fruit and vegetable consumption among rural Indian women of reproductive age

Micronutrient deficiencies have been a serious public health problem among women of reproductive age in low- and middle-income countries including India, adversely affecting maternal and child health and human capital outcomes. Fruit and vegetables are important sources of micronutrients, and consum...

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Main Authors: Kehoe, Sarah H., Dhurde, Varsha, Bhaise, Shilpa, Kale, Rashmi, Gelli, Aulo
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: SAGE Publications 2019
Subjects:
reproductive stage
gender
child health
vegetables
micronutrient deficiencies
nutrition
trace elements
fruits
women
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/146232
Summary:Micronutrient deficiencies have been a serious public health problem among women of reproductive age in low- and middle-income countries including India, adversely affecting maternal and child health and human capital outcomes. Fruit and vegetables are important sources of micronutrients, and consumption of these foods is less than recommendations.

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