Balanced Energy and Protein Dietary Supplementation During Pregnancy: Fact Sheet – Portuguese

This fact sheet, translated in Portuguese summarizes what Balanced energy and protein (BEP) dietary supplementation is and the evidence on its benefits. Providing BEP dietary supplementation to pregnant women offers a safe and effective way to provide additional energy and nutrients to meet the increased demands of pregnancy, particularly in food-insecure settings where access to healthy diets and antenatal care services is limited.