Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 14:15:24
Major
Dietetics - Didactic Program
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2015
Abstract
This honors project began as a conversation to explore the feasibility of including nutrition education into the health and wellness programming offered at the Battered Women’s Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties. As this population of women has unique needs and health concerns specifically associated with recovery from domestic violence, before planning for what nutrition education may be appropriate to implement, it is first necessary to explore the literature that discusses the health and nutritional needs of this population. Unfortunately, there is not a substantial amount of research available that examines this question, so there is still a lot left unknown about the nutritional needs of battered women, leaving much to be assumed from research on other populations. Conclusions drawn from reviewing the research on populations in similar situations indicates that nutritional concerns prevalent among battered women seeking the help of shelters may include a lack of access to nutritious foods that help promote an overall healthy life and prevent malnutrition, thus making nutrition education about how to grocery shop on a budget and where to gain access to healthier foods, and skill-building around how to plan and cook simple, healthy meals imperative.
Research Sponsor
Christin Seher
First Reader
Leann Schaeffer
Second Reader
Kathy Schupp
Recommended Citation
Friend, Annalise, "Nutrition Educational Programming: An added step in the integrated healing process of the residents of the Battered Women's Shelter" (2015). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 63.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/63
Comments
This includes copies of my literature review and my lessons plans. The full compiled binder can be found in the Nutrition Center in Schrank Hall South 210. It is ready for future students to take to the Battered Women's Shelter and teach the classes.