The Nutrition knowledge of students enrolled in tertiary nutrition and dietetic programs

Kristin Lawrence; Fiona Pelly; Tetyana Rocks

doi:10.1111/1747-0080.12122

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The Nutrition knowledge of students enrolled in tertiary nutrition and dietetic programs

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The Nutrition knowledge of students enrolled in tertiary nutrition and dietetic programs

Kristin Lawrence, Fiona Pelly and Tetyana Rocks

Nutrition & dietetics, Vol.71(Supplement 1), p.49

Dietitians Association of Australia National Conference, 31st (Brisbane, Australia, 15-May-2014–17-May-2014)

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12122

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Nutrition and Dietetics

tertiary students

nutritional knowledge

Tertiary dietetic education aims to develop the professional knowledge, skills and identities of students to meet competency standards for entry level dietitians. As students' acquire technical nutrition knowledge (NK) they experience substantial cognitive restructuring involving dynamic interrelationships with physical, social and psychological factors. Currently there is a lack of research examining the NK of nutrition students or its role in their career selection as well as academic and professional development. This research intends to describe the level of NK in students enrolled in Nutrition and Dietetic (ND) programs at a regional university and investigate variation across year-levels and to other allied health disciplines. Students enrolled in ND, Nutrition or Occupational Therapy (OT) undergraduate programs at the University of the Sunshine Coast were invited to participate in an online survey in August 2013. The survey consisted of three components: the validated Australian General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire, socio-demographic characteristics and other questions related to career choice. A total of 76 ND students, 32 Nutrition and 56 OT students completed the questionnaire, the majority of whom were female (87%). Preliminary data shows most ND and Nutrition students selected their degree due to personal interest in nutrition (75%). Future results will determine the average NK level of each cohort and explore interrelationships with demographic characteristics and various nutrition-related factors within context of formal education. Such research has potential to benefit the dietetic profession by informing curricular design and delivery.

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Title: The Nutrition knowledge of students enrolled in tertiary nutrition and dietetic programs
Authors: Kristin Lawrence (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Fiona Pelly (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Tetyana Rocks (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: Nutrition & dietetics, Vol.71(Supplement 1), p.49
Conference details: Dietitians Association of Australia National Conference, 31st (Brisbane, Australia, 15-May-2014–17-May-2014)
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
Date published: 2014
DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12122
ISSN: 1446-6368
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449038202621
Output Type: Conference poster

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