Integration of nutrition support using the FIGO nutrition checklist in the <i>Bukhali</i> trial: a dietitian’s perspective

The burden of malnutrition experienced globally, coupled with the increasing rate micronutrient deficiencies, compromises health and well-being women during their reproductive years. Obesity places young South African at particular risk pregnancy, increases obesity for offspring. To address these risks, Bukhali trial is being implemented in Soweto, Africa 18–28-year-old women, as part Healthy Lifestyle Trajectory Initiative. A dietitian intervention team (community workers) to provide nutritional support overweight/obese participants, making use International Federation Gynaecology Obstetrics (FIGO) Nutrition Checklist. This paper reflects on experiences lessons learned by dietitian, including FIGO Checklist Conversation Skills facilitate conversations about healthy dietary behaviour changes. Identified challenges that influence nutrition are discussed, lack food affordability, cultural social influences choices, unsupportive environments insecurity. Strategies optimise this also mentioned. showing introducing additional a at-risk participants has potential encourage prioritise health, even midst contextual both health.