DISCUSSION
THE RESULTS OF THIS STUDY DESCRIPTIVE STUDY WERE SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT THAN EXPECTED.Pregnant adolescents in this sample reported being interested in healthy eating for their own well-being and that of their babies,that they ate healthier foods at meal times than at snack times, and that they were part of a support/family
Structure. Previous studies conducted on adolescent eating habits reported contrary finings,suggesting that adolescent routinely engage in unhealthy eating practice and have erratic eating patterns including skipping breakfast, high intake of fast foods, and other foods high in fat and sugar , bud low intake of fruits, vegetables, and calcium-rich foods (Croll et al., 2011; stang,2500; sweeney et al.,2007)
This study suggeststhatnot all pregnant adolescents overindulge in fast foods ; however,they may fail to consume adequate milk and other dairy products. Notkin Nielsen et al. 2006 found similar results and reported that pregnant adolescent are at risk for insufficient dietary intake of nutrients that support fetal growth and develoment. Furthermore, based on the results of this study, pregnant adolescents’ snacks often consist of junk foods; however, they may be concerned enough about their own nutritional status and the well-being of their babies to eat several meals a day and avoid bingeing or skipping meals. Several authors have also reported that adolescents are prone to snacking on convenience food and soft drinks
An interesting finding is that adolescents in this study do not use food labels to make healthy choices. Although the adolescents claimed that they know how to read food labels, it was not possible to determine from this survey if the adolescent truly know how to read food labels and to assess food items for protein, iron, and fiber content.
In addition, only one-third of the respondents stated they learned about healthy eating from school. Therefore, if adolescent are learning healthy nutritional habits in school, the question arises as to were and form whom they are learning about how to choose or prepare healthy meals and snacks. Finally, many participants reported that would exercise with the proper motivation.
Cultural and socioeconomic factors must be taken into consideration in this sample of inner city pregnant adolescents, and thus these results are not generalizable.
Other limitations of this study include the validity of self-reposted data, the risk that study participants may have provided socially desirable responses, and the small sample size.
Nursing Implications
There has been limites research conducted on the eating habits of pregnant adolescents, the use of education teaching strategies for prenatal adolescents, or the effectiveness of educational programs on healthy eating for prenatal adolescents therefore, healthcare professionals, including nurses, may make inaccurate assumptions when they teach teenagers about nutrition and healthy eating
Pregnant adolescents need education related to healthy eating and it is also important to educate the person who shops for groceries, prepares the food, and influences the diet of adolescents in the family. Food preferences and meal patterns vary among cultures and cost or availability of healthy foods may also affect food intake and dietary patterns. Thus, it would be essential to evaluate the need of the family and adolescent before trying to teach them about nutrition. Teaching adolescents about healthy eating when they do not have enough to eat would be a waste of time and effort on the part of the healthcare professinal. The literature supports the fact that prenatal obesity contributes to and increases the risk of adult obesity as well as obesity in the children born
DISCUSSION
THE RESULTS OF THIS STUDY DESCRIPTIVE STUDY WERE SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT THAN EXPECTED.Pregnant adolescents in this sample reported being interested in healthy eating for their own well-being and that of their babies,that they ate healthier foods at meal times than at snack times, and that they were part of a support/family
Structure. Previous studies conducted on adolescent eating habits reported contrary finings,suggesting that adolescent routinely engage in unhealthy eating practice and have erratic eating patterns including skipping breakfast, high intake of fast foods, and other foods high in fat and sugar , bud low intake of fruits, vegetables, and calcium-rich foods (Croll et al., 2011; stang,2500; sweeney et al.,2007)
This study suggeststhatnot all pregnant adolescents overindulge in fast foods ; however,they may fail to consume adequate milk and other dairy products. Notkin Nielsen et al. 2006 found similar results and reported that pregnant adolescent are at risk for insufficient dietary intake of nutrients that support fetal growth and develoment. Furthermore, based on the results of this study, pregnant adolescents’ snacks often consist of junk foods; however, they may be concerned enough about their own nutritional status and the well-being of their babies to eat several meals a day and avoid bingeing or skipping meals. Several authors have also reported that adolescents are prone to snacking on convenience food and soft drinks
An interesting finding is that adolescents in this study do not use food labels to make healthy choices. Although the adolescents claimed that they know how to read food labels, it was not possible to determine from this survey if the adolescent truly know how to read food labels and to assess food items for protein, iron, and fiber content.
In addition, only one-third of the respondents stated they learned about healthy eating from school. Therefore, if adolescent are learning healthy nutritional habits in school, the question arises as to were and form whom they are learning about how to choose or prepare healthy meals and snacks. Finally, many participants reported that would exercise with the proper motivation.
Cultural and socioeconomic factors must be taken into consideration in this sample of inner city pregnant adolescents, and thus these results are not generalizable.
Other limitations of this study include the validity of self-reposted data, the risk that study participants may have provided socially desirable responses, and the small sample size.
Nursing Implications
There has been limites research conducted on the eating habits of pregnant adolescents, the use of education teaching strategies for prenatal adolescents, or the effectiveness of educational programs on healthy eating for prenatal adolescents therefore, healthcare professionals, including nurses, may make inaccurate assumptions when they teach teenagers about nutrition and healthy eating
Pregnant adolescents need education related to healthy eating and it is also important to educate the person who shops for groceries, prepares the food, and influences the diet of adolescents in the family. Food preferences and meal patterns vary among cultures and cost or availability of healthy foods may also affect food intake and dietary patterns. Thus, it would be essential to evaluate the need of the family and adolescent before trying to teach them about nutrition. Teaching adolescents about healthy eating when they do not have enough to eat would be a waste of time and effort on the part of the healthcare professinal. The literature supports the fact that prenatal obesity contributes to and increases the risk of adult obesity as well as obesity in the children born
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