THE IMPACT OF MATERNAL WORK STATUS ON THE NUTRITION AND HEALTH STATUS OF CHILDREN IN SIALKOT

Abstract

Mothers’ employment status has potential implications for virtually all aspects of children’s growth and development, and nutrition outcomes are no exception. The quality of children’s diets and their subsequent physical health may depend significantly on whether and how much their mothers work outside the home. Employed mothers may have less time available to supervise their children’s activities and to prepare their meals. On the other hand, the additional income they bring into the household may help to ensure a stable supply of high quality food. The net effects on children’s well being are likely to vary depending on the presence of other adults in the household, the household’s income net of the mother’s earnings, and the age of the child. [1]