| Characteristic | Category | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
| Cultural restrictions against consumption of certain foods during Pregnancy | Yes | 32 | 32.7 |
| No | 66 | 67.3 | |
| Reasons why some foods are not consumed during pregnancy | Traditional/religious beliefs | 40 | 40.8 |
| Lack of knowledge | 3 | 3.1 | |
| Fear of weight gain | 3 | 3.1 | |
| Medical condition | 8 | 8.2 | |
| Dislike of food | 41 | 41.8 | |
| Vegetarian diet | 2 | 2.0 | |
| Involvement in physical activities | Yes | 58 | 59.2 |
| No | 40 | 40.8 |