What nutrition factors affect pregnancy outcome

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Assignment:

Jay is a 16-year-old female who presents for the first time to the clinic with complaints of stomach pain. The physical exam reveals the following:

Ht: 5' 5"

Wt: 150 lbs.

No reported recent weight change

Lab Data: none available

Physical Exam: Jay is 3 months pregnant

Dr. Knox enrolls Jay in the clinic obstetrics program, draws blood for prenatal labs, prescribes brand name prenatal vitamins and refers Jay to you for prenatal nutrition counseling. The nutrition history reveals the following:

Jay's intake is approximately 2800 calories and 30 grams protein per day.

She completely omits dairy products and fruit.

Jay is in high school and plans to continue.

Kay lives in a household of 5: Mother, father, and 2 younger brothers.

Both parents are unemployed.

Jay is not receiving Medicaid benefits at the present time.

Questions:

1. What nutrition factors affect pregnancy outcome and birth weight?

2. Calculate Jay pre-pregnancy and pregnancy needs for protein and calories.

3. Plot Jay's weight on a growth chart.

4. Describe assistance programs for which this family is eligible.

5. Identify and prioritize nutrition counseling goals.

6. Formulate a nutrition care plan for follow-up and referral.

Reference no: EM133321040

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