Nutrition 360 PSA Project Outline
By: Samantha Shanahan, Cristen Scifo, Sage Bumbarger, Tess Capobianco, & Pey-Tzer Chio
Target audience |
Pregnant Teenagers
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Needs assessment process
What resources did you use to locate the health issues or needs of the target audience and the behaviors that influenced those issues or needs? You must list at least three examples here. See Week 2 lecture for examples of resources. |
Pubmed libraries.psu.edu/psul/researchguides/agbiohealth/nutr.html www.cdc.gov |
Based on Needs assessment, what target audience health need or issue and behaviors contributing to the development of the issue were identified? |
Lack of prenatal knowledge in teenage pregnancies is linked to unhealthy babies and miscarriage.
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PSA Topic | Proper nutrition for pregnant teenagers |
Theory/Model considered in PSA development |
Health Belief Model |
PSA Goals (must be based on identified health issues or needs of the target audience and should address a behavior that contributes to the issue or need)
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-Increase awareness of dietary needs during pregnancy -Educate teenage mothers on proper nutrition for a healthy baby -What foods to avoid, proper weight gain, caloric needs, needed nutrients |
Nutrition for Pregnant Teens
- Introduction – Main message “Healthy Moms, Equals Healthy Babies”
What is a healthy mom?
a) Taking the correct healthy steps
- Eat well
- Take correct supplements
- Exercise regularly
- Get sleep
- Reduce stress
- No smoking or alcohol consumption
b) The importance of a healthy diet
- Normal birth-weight
- Reduces the risk of complications
- Minimizes fatigue and sickness
- Healthy growth development
c) What puts a pregnant teenager at risk?
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Edema
- Susceptible to low birth weights
2. What can be done? “Proper Diet”
a) What the diet should look like for each trimester
- 1st Trimester
- Eat the same amount of calories you would on a normal basis. In other words, you do not need to add any additional calories
- 2nd Trimester
- Add about 300 to 350 calories (on average 340 calories) to your diet per day
- 3rd Trimester
- Add an extra 450-500 calories per day (from your original diet)
- Exceptions
- If you are underweight to begin with, you will need to add more calories to provide sufficient amount of energy
- If you are overweight to begin with, consume lower calories
- If you are carrying multiples: add an additional 300 calories per day for each baby
b) Everyday diet throughout the pregnancy
- Fruits: 3-4 servings per day. At least one citrus fruit each day for Vitamin C. Limit fruit juice consumption to no more than 1 cup per day.
- Vegetables: 3-5 servings per day. Pick veggies that have a variety of colors (red, green, yellow, orange) such as carrots, corn, tomatoes, red peppers, broccoli, etc.
- Protein: 2-3 servings per day. Consume more lean meats, poultry, fish (low mercury), eggs, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds.
- Whole grains: 3 servings per day. Recommended to eat a minimum of 6 servings of grains each day (50% should be whole grains). Eating enough fiber is important to help maintain bowel function and reduce chances of developing constipation and hemorrhoids. Try to select whole grain foods over those with white flour.
c) What nutrients are important to consume
- Folate/folic acid
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Protein
- Especially important during 2nd and 3rd trimester
- Iron
d) What foods to avoid
- Seafood high in mercury (swordfish, shark, king mackerel, tilefish)
- Raw or undercooked seafood (sushi, raw clams, raw oysters)
- Undercooked meat, poultry, and eggs
- Hot dogs and deli meats (minimal amounts may be okay)
- Under-pasteurized foods (for example soft cheeses that are not pasteurized)
- Excess caffeine
- Alcohol
III. Strategies to monitor diet, activity and weight
- Use Mypyramid.gov to estimate your diet and activity levels
- Weigh yourself 1/week to make sure you are gaining the proper amount of weight
- Create short-term and long-term goals during pregnancy
- Visit your doctor/physician on a regular basis
IV. Summary
Resource list:
- http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/calories-diet/
- http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/pregnancy-weight-gain-guidelines?page=4
- http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy-nutrition/art-20043844
- http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a536361/10-steps-to-a-healthy-pregnancy
- http://www.pregnantteenhelp.org/pregnant-teen-issues/health-risks-for-pregnant-teens/