Using John's Model To Follow The Diet Of A Pregnant Woman
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE TASK
PREGNANCY DIET
Refection piece using John’s Model for Structured Reflection (3)
Description of experience
The aim of the behaviour change was to follow the recommended diet for a pregnant woman and ensure all essential micronutrients were being consumed, paying particular attention to folate, iron and calcium. (2)
Reflection
I decided to tackle this by eating as I usually eat, but eliminate food items which have been deemed unsafe for pregnant women. I chose this tact as I believed my diet was meeting my requirements for both macro and micronutrients and was closely aligned with recommended servings in The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. (1)
Upon reflection of the first day’s food record, I saw that my diet …show more content…
My theory was incorrect and I realise that to meet these requirements I would need to do a lot of planning and pre preparation of meals and find times to eat them. The external factors that influenced my decision making were environmental and physical. I ate what was available at the time and was limited by this.
Alternative strategy
Doing this diet again, I would put far more time into planning what I was going to eat and when. By not taking a proactive approach to your daily menu, it is left up to what is available in fast food options, which are often large greasy meals that you cannot be sure of preparation and ingredients.
Learning
To meet the necessary requirements, a pregnant woman needs to eat a large amount of food and plan and pre prepare meals. It was confronting when faced with a social outing that alcohol was a big presence in as it would be very difficult for someone who is in the early stages of pregnancy and not wishing to disclose
PREGNANCY DIET
Refection piece using John’s Model for Structured Reflection (3)
Description of experience
The aim of the behaviour change was to follow the recommended diet for a pregnant woman and ensure all essential micronutrients were being consumed, paying particular attention to folate, iron and calcium. (2)
Reflection
I decided to tackle this by eating as I usually eat, but eliminate food items which have been deemed unsafe for pregnant women. I chose this tact as I believed my diet was meeting my requirements for both macro and micronutrients and was closely aligned with recommended servings in The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. (1)
Upon reflection of the first day’s food record, I saw that my diet …show more content…
My theory was incorrect and I realise that to meet these requirements I would need to do a lot of planning and pre preparation of meals and find times to eat them. The external factors that influenced my decision making were environmental and physical. I ate what was available at the time and was limited by this.
Alternative strategy
Doing this diet again, I would put far more time into planning what I was going to eat and when. By not taking a proactive approach to your daily menu, it is left up to what is available in fast food options, which are often large greasy meals that you cannot be sure of preparation and ingredients.
Learning
To meet the necessary requirements, a pregnant woman needs to eat a large amount of food and plan and pre prepare meals. It was confronting when faced with a social outing that alcohol was a big presence in as it would be very difficult for someone who is in the early stages of pregnancy and not wishing to disclose