Nutrition for the Pregnant Adolescent.
In the U.S., 1 out of 10 women between the ages of 15 and 19 becomes pregnant. Maternal as well as infant health demands careful attention to adequate nutrition during pregnancy. But counseling programs must take into account both psychological and socioeconomic factors if optimal weight gain and other crucial factors are to be successfully managed in this growing population.
Mitchell Rees J
Director, Nutrition Services and Education, Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of Washington, CDMRC WJ-10, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
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