| Title |
Mayo, Marianne_DNP_2021 |
| Alternative Title |
Facilitating Change to Adolescent Eating Habits in a Primary Care Setting |
| Creator |
Mayo, Marianne |
| Collection Name |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
| Description |
The following Doctor of Nursing Practice dissertation examines the impact of screening adolescents for poor nutrition using the Adolescent Food Habits Checklist (AFHC) as well as providing educational resources for adolescents and parents. |
| Abstract |
Healthy eating is important during adolescence (11-18yr), yet poor eating habits are common for this age group and can lead to poor nutrition. Poor nutrition can lead to delayed growth, impaired organ remodeling, preventable chronic diseases, and suboptimal cognitive function. The purpose of this Doctorate of Nursing Practice project was to screen and educate adolescents who might be at risk for poor nutrition by introducing routine screening and by providing healthy eating educational resources. Through the implementation of an Adolescent Food Habits Checklist (AFHC) screening tool and educational resources at Utah Valley Pediatrics, adolescents at risk for poor nutrition were identified. Primary Care Providers were educated on the use of proved age-appropriate nutritional education and resources, and on how to use the results from the tool to identify those at high risk. After introducing the screening tool, 84% of adolescents presenting for well check visits (n=101) were screened. Of the 84% screened, 100% received adolescent appropriate healthy eating resources and education. Healthy eating screening and education resources introduced into the primary care setting offer a systematic approach for adolescents to develop healthy eating habits. PCP administered screenings can identify those at-risk and direct providers to address and respond to related undiagnosed problems or deficiencies. |
| Subject |
Adolescence; Health promotion; Medical screening; Nutrition |
| Keywords |
Adolescent; Nutrition; Screening; Influences; Primary care providers |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2021 |
| Medium |
Dissertation |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
787 KB; 38 page PDF |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6evwsk5 |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
12062 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6evwsk5 |
