TABLE 3.
Dietary diversity knowledge of the study participants (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021).
| Variables | Option | Number | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food is important for growth and development of fetus | Yes | 301 | 94.1 |
| Food provides heat, and energy during pregnancy | Yes | 294 | 91.9 |
| Food is important for fighting infection or disease | Yes | 299 | 93.4 |
| Balanced diet is important during pregnancy | Yes | 295 | 92.2 |
| Inadequate diet can cause miscarriage and still Birth | Yes | 252 | 78.8 |
| Carbohydrate source of foods are recommended during pregnancy | Yes | 258 | 80.6 |
| Protein source of foods are recommended during pregnancy | Yes | 274 | 85 |
| Iron source of foods are recommended during pregnancy | Yes | 227 | 70.9 |
| Vitamin A source of foods are recommended during pregnancy | Yes | 277 | 86.6 |
| Iodine source of foods are recommended during pregnancy | Yes | 210 | 65.6 |