PBS NewsHour

Expectant mothers learn long-term benefits of eating well

Clip: 03/10/2014 | 7m 25s

Pregnant women who skip meals or don't eat nutritious foods may be at greater risk for health problems. Under the Affordable Care Act, home visiting projects have received more funding for preventative care work like teaching new moms and mothers-to-be about eating well. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how health professionals in Arkansas are working to prevent the domino effect of malnutrition.

Aired: 03/10/14

Rating: NR

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