A mixed-methods exploration of peripartum food taboos and food additions in rural Cambodia
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Date
2022-08-25
Authors
Labonté, Jocelyne
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Mount Saint Vincent University
Abstract
Food taboos are culturally driven food avoidances that go beyond personal taste or preference. These avoidances are particularly prevalent throughout pregnancy and lactation. In Southeast Asia, common peripartum food taboos include seafood, meats, and various vegetables. Such avoidances could negatively impact the health of women and children if foods of similar nutritional value do not replace avoided foods. There is a paucity of information on dietary modifications during pregnancy and lactation in Cambodia.