Consumption of Mixed Indigenous Vegetables: A Solution to Low Hemoglobin Levels among Pregnant Women in Babati, Tanzania.
Pregnancy-related anemia is a critical health issue affecting a larger number of pregnant women in Tanzania affected. The study examined the impact of consuming locally grown indigeneous vegetables on iron intake and anemia prevention. The study utilized a cross-sectional design to investigate the i...
| Publicado en: | Current Research in Nutrition & Food Science Vol. 13; no. 1; pp. 494 - 508 |
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Current Research in Nutrition & Food Science
Apr2025
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