Pregnant women with active TB and moderate
undernutrition, or with inadequate weight gain,
should be provided with locally available nutrient-rich or fortified supplementary foods, as necessary to
achieve an average weekly minimum weight gain of
approximately 300 g in the second and third trimesters.
Guideline Citation
WHO. Guideline: Nutritional care and support for patients with tuberculosis. Geneva: World
Health Organization; 2013.
Health Organization; 2013.
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