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The Influence Of Peers On The Food-Related Behavior Of Adolescents During And Post Pregnancy, Lisa Marie Varner

Doctoral Dissertations

Peer influence on snack food selections and nutrient intake from snacks was investigated in adolescents during pregnancy and at 12 months postpartum. Seventy pregnant (PG) adolescents completed two 24-hour food recalls, one two-day food record, and a Peer Influence Questionnaire (PIQ) pertaining to participation with close friends in various activities and discussions (including nutrition- and food-related). Fifty-three of the 70 PG adolescents brought a peer to an interview session and participated with this peer in a Snack Food Selection Activity. Thirty-two of the PG adolescents also completed at postpartum (PP) the food records/recalls and the PIQ; an additional 27 adolescents …

Pregnant And Postpartum Adolescents' Appetite Compulsions, Food Preferences, And Reasons For Dietary Change, Janet Faye Pope

Doctoral Dissertations

This study was conducted to examine factors influencing the nutritional habits of adolescents during and after pregnancy. Data were collected on 97 white adolescents during the third trimester of pregnancy, and on 64 of the same adolescents at one year postpartum. The study included three components: (a) an exploration of reported changes in eating habits and reasons for the changes; (b) a semi-structured interview used to obtain information about appetite compulsions (cravings, aversions, and pica); and (c) a sensory analysis of preferences for 16 specific foods.

Data showed that adolescents made positive changes in their diets during pregnancy; 64% reported …

The Status Of Child Care In South Dakota From The Perspective Of Licensed And Registered Child Care Providers, Kim Goodfellow

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The child care issues is significant in the United States and South Dakota. This study sought to characterize child care in South Dakota from the perceptions of registered and licensed child care providers in South Dakota. Factors that were described included affordability to parents, quality of child care programs and compensation of child care providers. Information was also gathered concerning standards and legislative issues that child care providers would support. The findings of this study could help to promote appropriate legislation in South Dakota which could improve the quality of child care as a profession, the quality of family life …

The Relationship Between Children's Cooperative Behaviors And Parent's Knowledge Of Cooperative Learning, Darice A. Delap

Masters Theses

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