Abstract

The food choices adolescents make may not have immediate or noticeable effects on their bodies. This can create long-term problems in the future, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. Helping adolescents become more knowledgeable and conscientious of their dietary habits is important.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Marie Tse-Valcin, DNP, Pediatric Department, Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Rho

Lead Author Affiliation

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adolescents, Healthy Eating Habits, Nutritional Knowledge

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Adolescents' nutritional knowledge

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

The food choices adolescents make may not have immediate or noticeable effects on their bodies. This can create long-term problems in the future, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. Helping adolescents become more knowledgeable and conscientious of their dietary habits is important.