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

Background: The intake of nutrient-rich foods from diverse diets ensures adequate nutrition for women. This study aims to determine dietary diversity among women of reproductive age (WRA) using the MDD-W indicator and how it relates to their socio-economic characteristics in the city of Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 240 women of reproductive age, aged 15-49 years.