deriving an average respectively of 44% and 32% of calories from fat. Furthermore, although careful steps were taken to validate the dietary questionnaire, the inevitable imprecision of data derived from questionnaires was evident from the information provided. The best evidence of any causal association would be provided by an intervention study. The United States National Cancer Institute wil...

Investing in nutrition requires conducive political, economic, technological, and social environments, all which are determined by economic, moral, and ethical considerations. Investing in nutrition not only yields economic returns, but should be considered as a human right. The author presents an African perspective at the national level, using Tanzania as an example of ways in which the imp...

Background: Nutrition is the fundamental pillar of human life. All human beings need a balanced amount of nutrients for proper functioning of body system. Inadequate nutrition during pregnancy has a negative impact on the pregnant mother as well as short and long term consequences on the newborn. This study aims to assess knowledge and attitude of antenatal women about maternal nutrition in pre...