Women and Maternity: Development of a Nutritional Education Project

The Lifestyle Educational Intervention (LEI) consists of promoting a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In particular, the contents concern: i). macro- and micronutrient requirements during pregnancy/breastfeeding; ii). definition of the concept of the food pyramid and healthy plate also considering aspects of food sustainability; iii). definition of the principles of food safety during pregnancy; iv). importance of maternal and infant sleep quality; v). importance of maternal physical activity during pregnancy and lactation; vi). psychological aspects regarding the mother-child dyad.