Table 3: Dietary practice and nutritional status of the study participants (N=378).

Category Number (%)
Minimum acceptable diet diversity (WDDS≥ 6) 216 (57.10)
Additional meal during pregnancy (3+meals/day) 241 (63.75)
Skipping meal During pregnancy 15 (3.96)
Avoid prohibited foods during pregnancy 8 (2.11)
Sub-optimal dietary practice (DDS<6 and/or meal frequency ≤ 3/day) 85 (22.5)
Under-nourished (MUAC< 21.0 cm) 66 (17.5)