ASSESSMENT OF DIETARY DISPARITIES AMONG DIFFERENT SOCIOECONOMIC GROUPS OF PREGNANT AND LACTATING WOMEN IN SECUNDERABAD

This study meant to explore the connection between maternal dietary intake and the cognitive development of lactating infants. A sample of lactating women (n=75) was collected, and data on maternal dietary patterns, nutrient intake levels, and infant development scores were collected. Previous examination was utilized to evaluate the relationship between maternal dietary intake and offspring overall development. The outcomes showed a huge positive relationship between maternal dietary intake and infant rational development (F = 54.209, p < 0.001). Specifically, higher nutrient intake levels and healthier dietary patterns were associated with better cognitive development scores in infants. The model explained approximately 64.5% of the variance in infant intellectual development scores. These findings suggest that maternal dietary habits play a crucial role in the cognitive development of infants. Promoting healthier maternal nutrition during lactation may have long-term benefits for infant growth and development.