Vitamin D: Australian dietitian's knowledge and practices

Clare F. Dix; Alex Robinson; Judith D. Bauer; Olivia R. L. Wright

doi:10.1111/1747-0080.12291

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Vitamin D: Australian dietitian's knowledge and practices

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Vitamin D: Australian dietitian's knowledge and practices

Clare F. Dix, Alex Robinson, Judith D. Bauer and Olivia R. L. Wright

Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol.74(4), pp.396-407

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12291

PMID: 28901695

Abstract

dietitian

nutrition

Vitamin D

Aim To survey dietitians on their knowledge and practices regarding vitamin D (VitD) intake, sources, supplementation and effect on disease state. Methods An online survey was disseminated to members of the Dietitian Association Australia via the weekly online state newsletter during April 2015. Response rate was 3%, with 134 respondents completing the survey. The survey included questions about knowledge and current practices. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the results. Results Dietitians have good knowledge regarding dietary sources of VitD and roles in the body, but there is confusion around supplement doses for treatment and prevention of deficiency and sun exposure guidelines. Conclusions Dietitians are well positioned to provide patients with advice on VitD supplementation and sun exposure practices, but not all are confident to provide this care. There is a need for clear and well-disseminated guidelines for VitD management by dietitians.

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Title: Vitamin D: Australian dietitian's knowledge and practices
Authors: Clare F. Dix (Corresponding Author) - University of Queensland
Alex Robinson - University of Queensland
Judith D. Bauer - University of Queensland
Olivia R. L. Wright - University of Queensland
Publication details: Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol.74(4), pp.396-407
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Date published: 2017
DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12291
ISSN: 1747-0080
PMID: 28901695
Grant note: Funding for this paper was provided by an Australian Postgraduate Award and was supported by the University of Queensland.
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991066129602621
Output Type: Journal article