Title: Develop a plan to meet nutritional needs of pregnant adolescents.
Course: GRADS: Family Focus (19905-18) > Section: Promoting Wellness and Prenatal Care

Development should include identification of

- nutritional requirements and supplements for a healthy mother and baby (e.g., prenatal vitamins)
- standards for appropriate weight gain
- foods that supply needed nutrition
- healthy foods to eat when away from home.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- What are the consequences of good/poor nutrition for you and your baby?
- What are the food groups, and how can they be a guide for good nutrition?

Communication

- Why is it important to communicate your desire to eat well to family members and friends who may not have to follow any special nutritional plan?
- What reliable resources can help you identify good nutrition?

Leadership

- How do your eating habits affect your unborn baby?
- What changes do you need to make in order to eat a well-balanced diet?

Management

- What fast foods can you eat that are healthy? Which should you avoid?
- What are the consequences of gaining too little or too much weight?