Publication Date
12-1-2022
Document Type
Student Project
First Advisor
Patterson, Julie
Degree Name
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
Department
School of Health Studies
Abstract
Lactation is an important life stage that requires a unique emphasis on nutritional intake; existing educational materials on this topic do a poor job of meeting the needs of lactating parents. The purpose of this project was to work with a community partner, the DeKalb County WIC, to create educational materials that will address this issue. The creation of the educational materials was a multi-step process, involving exploration of the relationship between nutrition and lactation and collaboration with the established community partner. A written paper was synthesized, and three handouts were created. Each handout focused on a specific nutrient of concern for lactating parents and was accompanied with a recipe that emphasized the identified nutrient. The distribution of these educational materials is expected to improve the health of beneficiaries of the community partner.
Recommended Citation
Fohey, Audrey, "Creating Nutrition Education for Lactating Parents" (2022). Honors Capstones. 1445.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/1445
