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Table 3 Food groups consumed by WRA

From: Dietary diversity and its determinants among women of reproductive age residing in the urban area of Nouakchott, Mauritania

Food type

Consumption (n)

Percentage of consumption (%)

Starchy staples

239

99.6

Vitamin A-rich fruits and vegetables

183

75.3

Dark green leafy vegetables

145

60.4

Other vegetables

200

83.3

Other fruits

33

13.8

Nuts and seed

87

36.3

Meat, fish and chicken

192

80

Eggs

34

14.2

Pulses

52

21.7

Dairy

150

62.5

  1. WRA: Women of reproductive age