Women’s nutrition is critical for maternal health, newborn survival, and child nutrition. Global and local nutrition goals can be met only when women eat a nutritious diet and caregivers—who are often women—optimally feed and care for infants and young children. Enhancing women’s nutrition has a ripple effect at the household and community level, given that well-nourished women are better able to provide for themselves and their families. 

However, in many countries, women face heavy workloads and limited autonomy while bearing the physical and emotional weight of caring for their families. In addition to financial and material resources, women need various intangible resources—from mental health and safety to equitable gender attitudes and sufficient time to participate in nutrition programs/services and practice recommended behaviors. One critical intangible resource is social support.