Author : McKel Dawn Hill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (744 download)
Book Synopsis Dietetic Practitioners' Knowledge, Behaviors, and Practices Regarding Dietary Supplements by : McKel Dawn Hill
Download or read book Dietetic Practitioners' Knowledge, Behaviors, and Practices Regarding Dietary Supplements written by McKel Dawn Hill and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The popularity of nutrient and herbal dietary supplements is growing rapidly, and the general public is using dietary supplements as a mode to prevent, treat, or enhance their health. The aim of this descriptive study was to determine the knowledge, personal use patterns, and recommendation practices of dietetic practitioners regarding dietary supplements. A sample of 368 Ohio dietetic practitioners, dietitians (n=332) and dietetic technicians (n=31) completed an on-line questionnaire investigating the knowledge, behaviors, and practices of dietetic practitioners regarding nutrient and herb supplements. Participants were recruited through a professional state association's mailing list. Dietetic technicians personally used nutrient and herb/botanical supplements more than dietitians, with the exception of dietitians personally using nutrients for prevention; dietitians recommended nutrient and herb/botanical supplements more than dietetic technicians. There was a positive association with the personal use of a nutrient supplement and its recommended use; and a stronger positive association was observed with personal use of a herb/botanical supplement and its recommended use. The relationship between age and recommending the use of a herb/botanical for prevention or treatment of a condition was significantly positive (r=0.13; p=0.017 and r=0.11; p=0.042 respectively). A strong relationship between age and knowledge of the dietary supplement and its condition was observed (r=0.13; p=0.030). The results show no significant difference in scores between the dietitians (mean score = 16.22 or 43% correct) and dietetic technicians (mean score= 13.51 or 36% correct). The results of this study indicate that providing dietetic practitioners with professional education regarding dietary supplements, especially herbs, continues to be warranted.