Effect of a formulation of supplementary food for pregnant women on birth weight of newborns.

The effect of a supplementary food mix prepared from roasted mungbean, groundnuts, and sugars on maternal nutrition and birth weight of newborns was studied. The results indicated that supplementary food provided to the pregnant women had a significantly positive effect on the birth weight of newborns. In addition, a significantly higher weight gain by the mothers was observed as compared to the control group.