Authors : Drishti Sharma; Gargi Morya; Sapam Debika Devi

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26sep1367

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Abstract : Background: Anaemia is common among women of reproductive age, and dietary iron deficiency is its leading cause. Counselling and dietary diversification are widely recommended, but evidence from educated young women in Indian institutions is limited.  Objective: To assess the effect of nutritional counselling and dietary diversification on knowledge, dietary practice, haemoglobin, and anaemia among women of reproductive age at a school of nursing in India.

Keywords : Anaemia, Nutritional Counselling, Dietary Diversification, Haemoglobin, Women of Reproductive Age, Anaemia Prevention.

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