NUTR 3070 Chapter 8: NUTR 3070 Reading 8
11 May 2020
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Article eight pregnant women"s perceptions of weight gain, physical activity, and nutrition using theory of planned behavior constructs - whitaker. Purpose: a better understanding of women"s perceptions of weight gain and related behaviors during pregnancy is necessary to inform behavioral interventions, 50% of women gain excessive weight during pregnancy, affects the long-term health of mother and child. Conclusions: the tpb is a useful framework for examining women"s weight-related intentions during pregnancy. I. e. , a woman may excessively increase caloric intake because her family tells her she needs to eat for two during pregnancy (subjective norm)
