Journal
NUTRITION & DIETETICS
Volume 74, Issue 4, Pages 396-407Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12291
Keywords
dietitian; nutrition; vitamin D
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- Australian Postgraduate Award
- University of Queensland
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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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