Knowledge variable | Yes n (%) | No n (%) | Not sure n (%) |
A balanced diet is necessary during pregnancy | 90 (91.8) | 7 (7.1) | 1 (1.0) |
It is important for a pregnant woman to take a balanced diet three times a day | 83 (84.7) | 14 (14.3) | 1 (1.0) |
Women’s nutrition requirements increase during pregnancy | 76 (77.6) | 16 (16.3) | 6 (6.1) |
Nutrition deficiency during pregnancy could affect health status of mother and baby | 71 (72.4) | 21 (21.4) | 6 (6.1) |
Good nutrition during pregnancy is necessary for foetal development | 91 (92.9) | 1 (1.0) | 6 (6.1) |
Sources of protein are lean meat, fish, milk and beans. | 63 (64.3) | 6 (6.1) | 29 (29.6) |
Sources of carbohydrates are grains and cereals | 52 (53.1) | 12 (12.2) | 34 (34.7) |
Sources of vitamins and minerals are fruits and vegetables, milk | 86 (87.8) | 3 (3.1) | 9 (9.2) |
Being underweight during pregnancy can affect baby’s well-being and growth | 71 (72.4) | 19 (19.4) | 9 (9.2) |
Being obese during pregnancy increases the risk of several pregnancy problems | 64 (65.3) | 25 (25.5) | 9 (9.2) |