Food Taboos and Cultural Beliefs Influence Food Choice and Dietary Preferences among Pregnant Women in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

A well-nourished and healthy population is a central tenet of sustainable development. In South Africa, cultural beliefs and food taboos followed by some pregnant women influence their food consumption, which impacts the health of mothers and children during pregnancy and immediately afterwards. We...

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Main Authors: Gamuchirai Chakona, Charlie Shackleton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/11/2668