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Journal articles on the topic "Nutrition and dietetics"
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Blight, Carlea. "Queering Nutrition and Dietetics." Journal of Critical Dietetics 7, no. 2 (July 19, 2024): 338–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.32920/jcd.v7i2.1907.
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This review examines Phillip Joy and Megan Aston’s Queering Nutrition and Dietetics: LGBTQ+ Reflections on Food Through Art. Through intimate and critical reflexivity, the featured authors and artists offer readers a unique interpretation of nutrition and dietetics as a field that begs revitalization. By delving into the lives of queer individuals and their relationship with food, Joy and Aston address the prevalent marginalization that exists within nutritional healthcare. Queering Nutrition and Dietetics challenges conventional norms and opens new avenues of understanding through creative exploration and community building. This review explores the book's mission to create a more diverse and inclusive future, compelling readers and practitioners to take part in dismantling the barriers within nutritional healthcare and dietetics.
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Baxter, Suzanne Domel, Matthew Landry, Judith Rodiguez, Neva Cochran, Sharon Sweat, and Levin Dotimas. "Diversity demographics are needed to enhance accurate assessment of diversity in the nutrition and dietetics profession." Critical Dietetics 6, no. 2 (February 3, 2022): 28–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.32920/cd.v6i2.1462.
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A diverse workforce is vitally important to ensure that our nation has quality, affordable, and accessible health care. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial to the nutrition/dietetics profession. As the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) strives to increase and better target its efforts in these areas, assessment will be required to measure progress. Evaluation of progress hinges on the cooperation of individual nutrition/dietetics practitioners — registered dietitians (RDs) or registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and dietetic technicians registered (DTRs) and nutrition dietetics technicians, registered (NDTRs) to report race/ethnicity and/or gender to the Academy and/or the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Furthermore, accurate assessment and reporting of diversity demographics of the profession rely on the Academy and/or the CDR to use the full de-identified database of practitioners rather than smaller surveys. This article 1) summarizes reports on practitioners in health occupations by race/ethnicity and gender diversity from the CDR, U.S. government, and other professional organizations, 2) summarizes data collection standards issued by the U.S. government on race and ethnicity, 3) provides a recommended action step to encourage nutrition/dietetics practitioners to self-report race/ethnicity and gender to the Academy and/or the CDR, and 4) provides recommended action steps to encourage the Academy and/or the CDR to use the full de-identified database of nutrition/dietetics practitioners rather than smaller surveys to report diversity demographics of RDs/RDNs and DTRs/NDTRs by Academy groups, and to make several revisions to the CDR Registry Statistics and surveys to enhance future diversity and more accurate assessment of diversity in the profession.
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Gardiner, Claire, Nevine El-Sherbini, Sue Perry, Jane Alderdice, Annabel Harman, and Linda Tarm. "The Renal Dietetic Outcome Tool (RDOT) in clinical practice." Journal of Kidney Care 4, no. 3 (May 2, 2019): 116–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/jokc.2019.4.3.116.
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Providing cost- and clinically-effective services is essential in today's NHS, but it can be difficult to capture this data in day to day practice. The identification and development of outcome measures for dietetics is an ongoing challenge. This article describes how the Renal Nutrition Group of the British Dietetic Association developed three renal-specific Dietetic Outcome Models and a Renal Dietetic Outcome Tool (RDOT) to measure dietetic outcomes in potassium and phosphate management and oral nutrition support in patients with chronic kidney disease for use in daily clinical practice
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Bobroff, Linda B. "Registration and Licensure of Nutrition Professionals in Florida." EDIS 2016, no. 6 (August 8, 2016): 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy690-2016.
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Consumers need to know who is qualified to practice nutrition or dietetics before seeking nutrition advice. This 3-page fact sheet is a major revision that provides information about dietetic registration and licensure. Written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2016.
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Hwalla, N., and M. Koleilat. "Dietetic practice: the past, present and future." Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal 10, no. 6 (June 13, 2004): 716–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.26719/2004.10.6.716.
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The history of dietetics can be traced as far back as the writings of Homer, Plato and Hippocrates in ancient Greece. Although diet and nutrition continued to be judged important for health, dietetics did not progress much till the 19th century with the advances in chemistry. Early research focused focuses on vitamin deficiency diseases while later workers proposed daily requirements for protein, fat and carbohydrates. Dietetics as a profession was given a boost during the Second World War when its importance was recognized by the military. Today, professional dietetic associations can be found on every continent, and registered dietitians are involved in health promotion and treatment, and work alongside physicians. The growing need for dietetics professionals is driven by a growing public interest in nutrition and the potential of functional foods to prevent a variety of diet-related conditions
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Rogus, Stephanie, Shadai Martin, and Sylvia Gabriela Phillips. "Teaching in an Undergraduate Dietetics Program and Internship During COVID-19." Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences 113, no. 2 (April 1, 2021): 25–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.14307/jfcs113.2.25.
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During the spring semester of 2020, COVID-19 disrupted teaching at universities across the United States ("Coronavirus Hits Campus," 2020). Transitioning courses online presented many difficulties for instructors (Gannon, 2020; McMurtrie, 2020b; Schmalz, 2020), and educators in family and consumer sciences (FCS)–and dietetics in particular–worked to engage students, administer exams, address confusion with content, and identify alternatives for supervised practice within a very short timeframe. This paper discusses the challenges faced and solutions discovered by undergraduate and graduate dietetics program faculty at New Mexico State University (NMSU) in transitioning face-to-face courses to online. It also discusses how changes in teaching practices during this time will affect the future of dietetics education. Both programs are accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), which requires programs (undergraduate, graduate, and dietetic internships) to meet specific learning competencies and supervised practice hours and provide documentation that requirements are met (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2020b). Although accreditation is not unique to dietetics programs, the specific requirements, varied practice sites, and range of possible solutions merit attention.
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Landry, Matthew J., Dylan A. Bailey, MinJi Lee, Samuel Van Gundy, and Audrey Ervin. "The Impostor Phenomenon in the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 9 (May 3, 2022): 5558. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095558.
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The impostor phenomenon (IP) (also known as impostor syndrome) describes high-achieving individuals who, despite their objective successes, fail to internalize their accomplishments and have persistent self-doubt and fear of being exposed as a fraud or impostor. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and predictors of IP within a sample of nutrition and dietetics students and practitioners. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted and utilized a non-random, convenience sampling approach. A total of 1015 students, dietetic interns, and currently practicing and retired registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetic technicians registered provided complete responses. IP was assessed with the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS). Self-reported job satisfaction and well-being were assessed using validated scales. Average CIPS score was 66.0 ± 16.3 (range 22–99), and higher scores indicate more frequent or severe IP experiences. Frequent or intense IP was reported by 64% of survey respondents (n = 655). Older age, greater educational attainment and professional level, and membership in Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics groups were associated with lower IP scores. Greater social media use was associated with higher IP scores. Job satisfaction and overall well-being were inversely correlated with IP (p < 0.001). Findings suggest that IP experiences were common among a majority of nutrition and dietetics students and practitioners surveyed. Additional research and development of preventative strategies and interventions is needed.
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Palermo, Claire. "Student and faculty perceptions of research in nutrition and dietetics: A qualitative investigation." Critical Dietetics 2, no. 1 (March 14, 2014): 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.32920/cd.v2i1.777.
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Evidence is fundamental to the practice of nutrition and dietetics yet few dietitians pursue research as a career path. The aim of this study was to explore elements of undergraduate teaching and learning in nutrition and dietetics that supports research skills development and inspires students to pursue research. This researched formed part of a process intended to inform curriculum development for undergraduate dietetic education. In-depth interviews with dietitians (past undergraduate students) pursuing research degrees and academics embedding research skills within their teaching and learning in nutrition and dietetics and other health professions were conducted, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Eight students and five academics participated in the study. Qualitative analysis revealed three key themes. (i) Research in nutrition and dietetics is fundamental to practice; (ii) There are a number of internal and external cultivators and capacities for research; and (iii) strategies and approaches for research skill development should start early, continue through a curriculum and promote independence. This study identified that students and academics view research as fundamental to the practice of dietetics. Personal drivers as well as external factors enhance involvement in research. Research skills teaching should commence early and be embedded across whole curricula. The findings can be used to create teaching and learning opportunities that support research skill development and inspire dietitians to pursue research.
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Kiisk, Liidia. "Organizing the Estonian Physicians’ Nutritional and Dietetics Society in Tartu University Hospital." Papers on Anthropology 27, no. 2 (October 16, 2018): 38–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.12697/poa.2018.27.2.04.
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Along with everyday clinical work, many nurses and physicians are dealing with clinical nutrition – counselling of patients, nutrition research and cooperation with specialists. It is essential to organise the clinical nutrition of inpatients, outpatients and home-care patients. Patients with chronic diseases and their carers expect increasingly profound information and guidelines about their nutrition from their attending physicians or department nurses and later at home – for this, specific guidelines are needed.
An initiative group of physicians at Tartu University Hospital founded the Estonian Physicians’ Nutritional and Dietetics Society. The aims of the Estonian Physicians’ Nutritional and Dietetics Society are development of cooperation and information exchange with specialists in different areas, development and conducting of continuing education programmes in dietetics in cooperation with the Centre for Continuing Medical Education at the University of Tartu. The terminology of dietetics needs unification and updating. Disease-specific clinical nutrition guidelines have to be compiled and published.
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Gonzalez, Andie Lee, Patricia A. Lynch, Becky Dorner, and Mary Beth Arensberg. "Historical Perspective and Current State Review: Advancing Lifelong Learning and Continuing Professional Education in Nutrition and Dietetics to Expand Opportunities, Equity, Access, and Future Transformations." Dietetics 2, no. 4 (November 8, 2023): 321–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/dietetics2040023.
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Lifelong learning has been integral to advancement of the nutrition and dietetics profession and its practitioners. Both the United States (US) Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) advocate for continuous skill development and professional growth. Responding to evolving environmental trends and diverse practice perspectives, the CDR joined the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education organization in 2020, and the CDR is transforming its own continuing professional education (CPE) requirements and prior-approval program. This paper presents a historical perspective and a current state narrative review, chronicling past and recent developments in nutrition and dietetics CPE in the US, including opportunities for reflective learning and interprofessional continuing education (IPCE). Also explored are the establishment and expansion of the Joint Accreditation organization and its standards, as well as applicable case examples. Additionally, this paper outlines the CDR and the Academy’s strategies for advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) within the profession and identifies how CPE advancements may facilitate accessible and equitable CPE for an increasingly diverse membership of practitioners. Nutrition and dietetics professionals stand to benefit from a more comprehensive understanding of changes in CPE and the opportunities they may bring to the future of the profession.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Nutrition and dietetics"
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Swiss, Maria Diane. "Evaluation of Breastfeeding Curricula in Didactic Programs in Dietetics and Dietetic Internships Across the United States." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2015. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/6250.
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Background: Breastfeeding is known to have many benefits for both mothers and infants. With the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding, health professionals have increased their attention on breastfeeding competency. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate breastfeeding curricula that are currently being covered in didactic programs in dietetics (DPDs) and dietetic internships (DIs) across the United States. Methods: Two-part surveys were sent to all directors of DPDs and DIs (n=475) with instructions to forward the second portion of the survey to instructors of classes that taught about breastfeeding. Qualtrics software was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics were used to illustrate what was currently being done to educate students about breastfeeding. Two independent researchers used qualitative analysis to categorize course names that were provided as a free response. Results: Over 80% of DPDs taught the topics of other components of human milk and breastfeeding and health for infants most thoroughly. The topic of breastfeeding and health for infants was taught most completely in DIs (65%). Course instructors had an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant teach part of the breastfeeding material about a fourth of the time (DPDs=26.8%; DIs=21.9%). Interns participated in breastfeeding counseling the most during WIC rotations (DIs=90%). Course instructors usually taught about breastfeeding themselves (DPDs=91%; DIs=44%) and used lectures in their instruction (DPDs=93%; DIs=75%). Conclusion: This research provides background in the current status of breastfeeding curricula in DPDs and DIs across the United States. This knowledge could be used to determine standards for breastfeeding curricula, implement improvements to breastfeeding curricula, and set precedence for further evaluations in DPDs and DIs.
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Breiter, Abbe Michelle. "Effects of nutrition education on the nutrition knowledge of future aerobic dance instructors." FIU Digital Commons, 1997. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1805.
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The effectiveness of nutrition education on the nutrition knowledge of future aerobic instructors was studied. Forty-seven subjects participated in the study. The experimental group (n=31) chose to and paid for a two-hour per week session of structured nutrition education for four weeks, the control group (n=16) did not. A nutrition knowledge test was completed by all subjects before and after the intervention. Results were analyzed for relationships between subject's nutrition knowledge and age, gender, educational background, income, and body mass index. No significant differences were found between the groups. The results showed that prior to any formal nutrition education, fitness instructors in the experimental and control groups had low nutrition knowledge (8.06%±16.4% and 4.38%±4.12%, respectively). Post-intervention nutrition knowledge significantly improved (p
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Cedillo, Maribel. "Rainbow diet : a new nutrition education tool." FIU Digital Commons, 2004. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2093.
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The purpose of this study was to develop a developmentally appropriate new nutrition education tool, the Rainbow Diet for Children (RDFC), to encourage and aid parents in feeding their children according to current national recommendations. In phase I of the study, the RDFC was developed. Foods were grouped based on color. This grouping provided 11 food groups and foods that provide adequate nutrition for children ages 3-6 years. Using a focus group theoretical diets/foods selections in the RDFC were tested for nutrition adequacy.
Phase II of the study consisted of actual testing of the RDFC with children. Nutrition intervention was given to children at two Montessori Schools in Miami, FL. The RDFC and the Food Guide Pyramid (FGP) were used as nutrition education tools with different groups of children. Children and their parents were encouraged to follow one of the food guides for two weeks. Fifteen healthy children followed the food guides (9 children followed the RDFC and 6 the FGP) while 7 children served as control subjects. Pre and post nutrition analyses were conducted for all three groups.
A pre and post intervention comparison revealed three significant differences. For the FGP group cholesterol intake was significantly (p<0.006) increased and thiamin intake was significantly (p<0.022) decreased. For the control group there was a significant increase (p<0.005) in the vitamin A intake.
For the inter group mean change scores (posttest-pretest) two significant differences were found. First, cholesterol intake in the RDFC was significantly (p<0.045) decreased while for the other two groups it increased significantly. Furthermore, the mean monounsaturated fat intake for the RDFC group significantly decreased (p<0.047) from pre to post, whereas in the other two groups it was increased. These findings support our hypothesis that it is possible to create an alternative meal planning system for 3 to 6 year old children. The RDFC group had adequate nutritional intake while following the rainbow diet meal plan.
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Adkins, Cecile. "Instructional Strategies That Promote Cultural Competence in Nutrition and Dietetics Education." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/3481.
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Changing demographics in the United States to a minority-majority culture require health care professionals who are culturally competent to provide appropriate care to patients. In a university in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, a gap existed between student education and the culturally competent professional practice of entry-level registered dietitians. Using Freire's notion of social justice and Vygotsky's constructivist theory as the conceptual frameworks, the purpose of this study was to explore educators' instructional strategies that promoted cultural competence in nutrition and dietetics education. The research questions examined how educators described the instructional practices they employed to promote cultural competence in nutrition and dietetics education. Using a qualitative instrumental case study design, 9 educators responded to an open-ended questionnaire, as well as provided documents for analysis in the form of assignments. First-cycle data analysis was conducted using an initial coding protocol followed with a second-cycle phase using axial coding. The key themes for educators included the necessity of cultural competence in nutrition and dietetics instruction, and classroom and experiential learning activities engagement. The key conclusion was cultural competence is necessary to bridge the gap between student education and professional practice. The project study resulted in a position paper that recommended revising the local study site's curriculum to be based in cultural competence instruction through multiple modalities of collaborative and experiential learning activities. Positive social change will be present through enhancing nutrition and dietetics education to better better prepare students to be culturally competent professionals who provide improved health care to their patients.
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Kirkegaard, Amy J. "Quality Management in Primary Care Dietetics." Thesis, Griffith University, 2022. http://hdl.handle.net/10072/420903.
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Background: Health is influenced by many determinants, including the social and physical environment, economic factors, and individual characteristics. Diet and nutrition play a critical role in health, both in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases, with dietary risk factors alone causing 5.3% of the total disease burden in Australia. Dietetic care has been shown to improve consumer outcomes, demonstrating its role in addressing the burden caused by poor diet. While quality has been extensively explored in tertiary and, to a lesser degree, in primary healthcare settings, there is limited research exploring quality in primary care dietetics.
The overarching aim of this doctoral research program was to explore quality management in primary care dietetics through the lens of complexity science. Five aims were addressed in four sequential stages of research using a qualitatively driven mixed methods design. The five aims were: i) to describe and evaluate the literature on quality improvement strategies used to enhance health outcomes achieved by dietetic care that is delivered in the primary care setting (Stage 1); ii) to explore primary care dietetics through the lens of complexity science (Stage 2); iii) to explore how healthcare consumers describe nutrition care (Stage 3); iv) to explore how healthcare consumers and professionals describe dietetic care (Stage 3); and v) to develop a theoretical approach to quality management for primary care dietetic services (Stage 4). The research was designed and executed from a pragmatic philosophical positioning and, consequently, focused on exploring quality with a solution- and action-orientated purpose.Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
School of Health Sci & Soc Wrk
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Dawes, Lisa A. Ms. "PARENTING NUTRITION SKILLS WORKSHOP: AN EVALUATION OF FACILITATED GROUP DISCUSSIONS TO ENHANCE PARENTING NUTRITION SELF EFFICACY." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2013. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1073.
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Parenting Nutrition Skills Workshops: An Evaluation of Facilitated Group Discussions to Enhance Parenting Nutrition Self-Efficacy
By: Lisa Dawes, RD, CDE
This research study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of using facilitated group discussion (FGD), a less traditional method of nutrition education, for increasing parents’ feelings of self-efficacy in their ability to make nutrition-related decisions, and to set and enforce nutrition-related boundaries with their children.
Childhood obesity is on the rise; poor food choices, portion control, and inactivity are identified as contributing causes. Parents play a major role in creating healthy habits and providing a well-balanced diet for their children. Caregivers who act as the nutrition and behavior gatekeepers were targeted in this intervention. The objective of the current study was to enhance parenting nutrition education and identify barriers to healthy feeding practices in order to optimize nutrition and eating behavior.
Twenty-one parents and three grandparents (n = 24) of preschool and school-aged children participated in one-hour FGD parenting nutrition skills workshops. Parent volunteers participated in one of four workshops in a Central California community. Prior to the workshop, topics for discussion were chosen from common feeding issues determined in the literature such as food-related decisions at various locations (home, school, dining out, on the road); feeding jags; and dealing with a picky eater.
Parents completed validated questionnaires both before and immediately following the workshops. Two weeks after the workshops, parents were interviewed by telephone to measure longer-term impact of the FGD. Pre- and post-workshop questionnaires demonstrated that mean self-confidence levels significantly increased for the ability to set and enforce nutrition-related boundaries for their children directly after, and two weeks after participating in the FGD. Parents also demonstrated an increase in mean self-confidence levels in their ability to purchase nutritious foods and offer those foods to their children two weeks after participating in the FGD. Behaviors associated with an authoritative parenting style—such as modeling healthy eating; encouraging healthy food intake; and offering healthy foods without forcing the child to eat—were significantly higher two weeks after participating in the FGD. Significance may be attributed to the method of information delivery (FGD), the curriculum Feeding the Kids (FtK), or authoritative parents being more receptive to receiving new information, or a combination of all three.
Overall, research results suggest that the use of FGD, coupled with a visual tool such as the Chat Mat created for this project, increased parents’ feelings of self-efficacy and elicited positive nutrition-related behaviors in adopting healthy feeding strategies for their children.
Keywords: Nutrition education, facilitated group discussion, self-efficacy, parenting styles, feeding strategies, parenting nutrition skills
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Boyee, Jennifer Kristin. "PRACTICE AND APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE BY NUTRITION STUDENTS." UKnowledge, 2011. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/122.
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Practice and knowledge of upper‐level human nutrition and dietetics students (juniors and seniors, n=96) attending a midwestern university were compared to their comprehension and application of the Scope of Dietetics Practice. The sample consisted of 96 students, primarily (72%) in the 21 – 23 age category; females made up 83% and males comprised the remaining 17% of the sample. In this sample, 70% of the participants reported dietetics as their current major, and 30% stated that their major was human nutrition. Overall, students majoring in human nutrition responded neutrally to the questions concerning comprehension, knowledge, and implementation of the Scope of Dietetics Practice, while participants majoring in dietetics reported better knowledge, comprehension, and implementation of the Scope of Dietetics Practice. However, students majoring in human nutrition reported increased use of nutrition information to diagnose others than were students studying dietetics. In general, participants responded to questions regarding their practice and application of nutrition knowledge to themselves and others as would be expected, though there were differences between the students studying human nutrition and those studying dietetics.
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Cabrera, Katherine Marie. "Florida's health care reimbursement for outpatient medical nutrition therapy." FIU Digital Commons, 2002. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1957.
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The purpose of this study was to describe and inform registered dietitians (RDs) in the State of Florida what insurance companies are providing in terms of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) coverage.
A questionnaire was developed to encompass major MNT reimbursement stipulations such as policies, specific diseases coverage, specific Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and descriptors, use of the medical necessity letter and nutrition cost benefits analysis (CBA). The questionnaire, encompassing 27 plans (HMO, PPO, Indemnity, Medicare, Medicaid), also served as a MNT promotional tool for 11 top administrators from insurance companies (10 private, 1 government) around the State of Florida. The results showed that 78% of all plans reimbursed for MNT caseby- case even without specific MNT policies. Sixty-seven percent of the plans would approve for MNT reimbursement with a medical necessity letter. Half of these top administrators showed an optimistic interest in using nutrition CBAs, case studies and practice protocols for creating MNT policies. The top ranked CPT codes were found to be 99204 (1), 99202 (2), 99201 (2), 99203 (3). The most recognized corresponding descriptors with the CPT were MNT, disease management skills and training and nutritional counseling.
This questionnaire may be used to create additional MNT reimbursement audits or research. The results given in this study can aid RDs in proper documentation on insurance claim forms, usage of the medical necessity letter, nutrition CBAs, practice guidelines and case studies for successful MNT reimbursement.
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Chutkan, Sophia S. "Preferences of dietitians and nurses for artificial nutrition and hydration." FIU Digital Commons, 2003. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2363.
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Dietitians are responsible for recommending artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) for elderly patients with a diminished mental capacity. Research is non-existent regarding how the beliefs of dietitians influence their recommendations; however, data are available on the attitudes of physicians and nurses regarding ANH. This study was designed to determine how the beliefs of dietitians and nurses affect their decisions regarding administering ANH. Dietitians and nurses, 1500 of each, were asked to agree or disagree with thirteen belief statements related to ANH. The participants also recommended ANH for eight scenarios, which depicted elderly patients with different moods and mental capacities. Results indicated dietitians significantly (p<0.001) more than nurses agreed with the belief statement "when in doubt feed". In all the scenarios, dietitians recommended ANH significantly (p<0.001) more than nurses. Nurses would recommend a trial (p<0.01) or not recommend (p<0.01) ANH more than dietitians. Also, a greater percentage of professionals had a tendency to recommend feeding for the happy patient rather than the unhappy patient. A patient's mood may influence a professional's decision as whether or not to recommend ANH. Dietitians are more likely to recommend ANH to elderly patients with a diminished mental capacity whereas nurses are less aggressive in their recommendations.
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Furtado, Margaret M. "The effect of nutrition education on nutrition knowledge and body composition of Little League cheerleaders." FIU Digital Commons, 1990. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3428.
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The purpose of this study was to determine if a short-term nutrition education program could significantly improve the nutrition knowledge (as assessed by the .Nutrition Achievement Test (NAT)) and body composition (as measured by the weight-for-length index (WLI) and body mass index (BMI)) of female cheerleaders aged 7 to 13. Nutrition lessons were presented to the experimental group during a two month treatment period. Using a pre-test, post-test, control group design, and performing two-sample t tests on mean differences (post-test minus pre-test) in BMI, WLI and mean percent correct on the Nutrition Achievement Test (NAT), it was discovered that the experimental group (teams A,C; N=34) did not differ significantly from the control group (teams B,D; N=31) with respect to mean differences (post-test minus pre-test) in WLI (p=0.10), and BMI (p=0.49). However, the experimental and control groups differed significantly with respect to mean difference percent correct NAT scores (p=0.042), with the experimental group improving more than the control. Closer examination revealed the older experimental team (C) improved significantly (p=0.0017), while the younger experimental team (A), did not (p=0.64). Neither of the control groups improved significantly. ANCOVA was performed on the post-test percent correct on the NAT, using the pretest as a covariate, for the 15 experimental and 14 control subjects taking NAT Test 4. ANCOVA revealed that the experimental group’s adjusted post-test mean score was higher than the control's (p<.01). These results suggest that nutrition education may result in significant improvements in the nutrition knowledge of adolescent females enrolled in an extra-curricular cheerleading league and/or program.
Books on the topic "Nutrition and dietetics"
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Joy, Phillip, and Megan Aston. Queering Nutrition and Dietetics. New York: Routledge, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003217121.
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Antia, F. P. Clinical dietetics and nutrition. 3rd ed. Bombay: Oxford University Press, 1989.
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S, Garrow J., and James, W.P.T. 1938-, eds. Human nutrition and dietetics. 9th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1993.
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Professor, Abraham Philip, ed. Clinical dietetics and nutrition. 4th ed. Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1997.
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Hickson, Mary, Sara Smith, and Kevin Whelan, eds. Advanced Nutrition and Dietetics in Nutrition Support. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118993880.
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1959-, Payne Anne, and Barker Helen M, eds. Advancing dietetics and clinical nutrition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2010.
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Beck, Mary E. Nutrition and dietetics for nurses. 7th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1985.
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Passmore, R. Davidson's human nutrition and dietetics. 8th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1986.
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M, Gottschlich Michele, Matarese Laura E, Shronts Eva P, and American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition., eds. Nutrition support dietetics: Core curriculum. 2nd ed. Silver Spring, MD: American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition, 1993.
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K, Lysen Lucinda, and Evans-Stoner Nancy, eds. Clinical nutrition: Nutrition support, oral diet therapies. Philadelphia: Saunders, 1997.
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Weeden, Allisha M. "Dietetics/Nutrition." In Handbook of Interdisciplinary Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder, 279–96. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-13027-5_15.
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Johnson, Tracey. "Enteral Nutrition." In Clinical Paediatric Dietetics, 33–47. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118915349.ch3.
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Price, Joanne Louise. "Parenteral Nutrition." In Clinical Paediatric Dietetics, 48–65. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118915349.ch4.
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Fraser, Kathryn, Nat Quathamer, and Marin Whebby. "Being Trans in Dietetics." In Queering Nutrition and Dietetics, 217–22. New York: Routledge, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003217121-34.
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Simpson-Theobald, Jason. "Nutrition in Chemsex." In Queering Nutrition and Dietetics, 230–36. New York: Routledge, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003217121-37.
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Meyer, Rosan, and Luise Marino. "Nutrition in Critically Ill Children." In Clinical Paediatric Dietetics, 66–80. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118915349.ch5.
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Kolacek, Sanja. "Enteral Nutrition." In World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics, 86–90. Basel: S. KARGER AG, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000351490.
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Anbar, Ronit. "Enteral Nutrition." In World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics, 50–58. Basel: S. KARGER AG, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000341267.
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Thibault, Ronan, and Claude Pichard. "Parenteral Nutrition." In World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics, 59–68. Basel: S. KARGER AG, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000341269.
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Watling, Ruth. "Provision of Nutrition in a Hospital Setting." In Clinical Paediatric Dietetics, 23–32. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781118915349.ch2.
Full textConference papers on the topic "Nutrition and dietetics"
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Nkirigacha, Dr Evayline M. "Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture: Food Based Approach to All Ages." In 3rd International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference. KENYA NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS INSTITUTE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.57039/jnd-conf-knt-2023-003.
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NUTRITION-SENSITIVE agriculture is a food-based approach to agricultural development that puts nutritionally rich foods and dietary diversity at the heart of overcoming undernutrition, overnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. Agriculture is already the source of most of the food we consume. Yet many people involved in agriculture do not consume enough food or benefit from a healthy diet. Indeed, although 63 per cent of low-income people worldwide work in agriculture – the overwhelming majority of them on small farms – many are at risk of food and nutrition insecurity. Farmers often must make difficult choices between what they consume and what they sell. Though they may grow nutritious crops and raise livestock, many of them sell most of what they produce, with little or nothing left for household consumption. The primary objective of investing in nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food systems is to ensure that acceptable, diverse, nutritious and safe foods, adequate to meet the dietary needs of people of all ages, are available and affordable at all times. This can mean, for example, introducing good practices that enable year-round access to a variety of nutritious food – either by making sure producers have the resources to produce the right foods for a healthy diet, or by equipping markets to sell a variety of nutritious foods at affordable prices. Empowering women and the impact of agriculture on women’s income is considered significant to nutrition security in households. Classical elements of food and nutrition security are income generation, increasing production, reducing post-harvest loses. Health aspects seen as most relevant in the context of nutrition-sensitive agriculture are; food-associated diseases, water pollution, and health hazards due to the use of chemicals. Of the three pillars of the modified UNICEF model, care has been considered by some studies to be significantly less in the context of nutrition-sensitive agriculture than food security or health.
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Imbo, Elizabeth, and Cornelia Speich. "Digitalization as a key driver for sustainable food system transformation: The case of Soluta-ag in Busia and Bungoma, Kenya." In 3rd International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference. KENYA NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS INSTITUTE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.57039/jnd-conf-abt-2023-t.a.f.s-37.
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Background: Suboptimal diet is responsible that one-third of the world’s population suffers from malnutrition. However, in cities, current food systems cannot guarantee sustainable availability, accessibility and affordability of nutritious foods for the entire population. Digitalization can be a key driver for sustainable food system transformation for better outcomes in food and nutrition. Objective: In the frame of the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project connecting the demand and supply of urban food systems, 16’000 Kenyan farmers should be connected to specific marketplaces in Busia and Bungoma, Western Kenya, using the Soluta-ag digital tool in order to improve availability, accessibility and affordability of nutritious foods for urban consumers. Results: In NICE, the Farmers’ Hub social business model is applied to increase the production of nutritious and agroecologically produced foods. Farmers’ Hubs are ‘one-stop-shops’ offering a range of services to farmers, e.g., access to quality inputs, mechanization, advisory services and a market place for sale for produce contributing to better dietary quality. The Soluta-ag application supports buying and selling activities of the Farmers’ Hubs, provides data-driven insights on market trends, and monitors Farmers’ Hubs performance for more informed decisions. Since the initiation of the NICE project in 2021, 92 NICE Farmers’ Hubs owners serving 10,528 farmers have been trained on the utilization of Soluta-ag in Busia and Bungoma and transacting an average of KES 100,000 per month via Soluta-ag between January to April 2023. Conclusion: Close connection between all food systems stakeholders and evidence-based data for decision-making are key for sustainable food system transformation. A sustainable and equitable food system is a priority to tackle nutrition challenges in city ecosystems. Digitalization can play a key role in these processes. Soluta-ag, applied and introduced to foster production of nutritious and agroecologically produced food in secondary cities and to better link producers and consumers clearly contributes to an increased availability, accessibility, and affordability of nutritious foods for city populations through improved connection of farmers’ produce to markets ensuring fair prices for all involved. Key words Nutritious and agroecologically produced foods, digitalization, city ecosystems, social business model, Soluta-ag
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Nguka, Prof Gordon. "Nutrition and Dietetics Lens in the Management Sickle Cell Disease." In 3rd International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference. KENYA NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS INSTITUTE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.57039/jnd-conf-knt-2023-004.
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SICKLE CELL disease is the most common severe monogenic disorder in humans. In Africa, 50–90% of children born with sickle cell disease die before they reach their fifth birthday. A cure for sickle cell anemia (SCA) is not available to all who have inherited this devastating genetically inherited disease. However, increasing knowledge that nutritional imbalances are fundamental to the severity of the disease, has produced interest in promoting dietary and nutrition intervention for treating these patients. This review seeks to emphasize the understanding that both children and adults with sickle cell disease require much higher energy and protein consumption (more macronutrient intake) than healthy individuals and tend to suffer from under nutrition if energy intake is consistently low. Shortages may also exist for micronutrients, e.g., Glutathione, which has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Both chronic inflammation and oxidative stress are central issues for increased sickle cell disease severity. In conclusion, dedicating more effort and resources to establishing recommended dietary reference intakes (DRIs)/recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) for SCA patients is essential, and nutritional intervention should be integrated as an important treatment in tandem with standard practice.
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Omwanda, Viola Atieno, Nyanchoka Abednego Moriasi, Wanjiru Mburu, Achieng’ Okello, Mukuria S. Kiarie, and Bonaya Komora. "Dietary Practices and Nutrition Status of People Living with HIV/AIDS Aged 18-55 Years Attending Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisii County." In 3rd International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference. KENYA NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS INSTITUTE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.57039/jnd-conf-abt-2023-f.s.d.h.l-09.
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Introduction infection and malnutrition are strongly linked and highly prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa. Nutrition is a key component of comprehensive care for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). A varied and healthy diet has been strongly associated with nutrient adequacy and delay in HIV/AIDS progression. Objective: This study aimed to assess dietary practices and nutrition status among adult HIV/AIDS patients aged 18-55 years old, attending a comprehensive care center (CCC), at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH), Kenya. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 68 study participants randomly selected. A structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 24.0 statistical software. Results: A total of 68 study participants were included in the analysis and 64.7% were female. The majority of the participants (42.7%) were between 19 – 31 years of age. Nearly two thirds (61.8%) of the respondents consumed three meals a day, and a quarter (25%) consumed less than three meals a day. The majority of the respondents consumed cereals/cereal products more than any other food group. The prevalence of undernutrition was 7.4%, overweight was 25% and 14.7% were obese. Conclusion and Recommendation: These results could be a reflection the nutritional transition Kenya is experiencing, predisposing PLWHA to cardio-metabolic risk factors. These results highlight the need to strengthen community nutrition programmes to further improve accessibility and availability of affordable varied and sustainable healthy diet to better health for PLWHA. Keywords: Dietary practices, food consumption patterns, nutritional status, PLWHA, Kenya
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Sugut, Ednah Cherotich. "To Determine Factors Affecting Dietary Practices and Nutritional Status of Pregnant Adolescent Age 13-18 Years in Ol’lessos Village." In 3rd International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference. KENYA NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS INSTITUTE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.57039/jnd-conf-abt-2023-f.s.d.h.l-11.
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Background: Dietary practices are an aspect of dietary quality that indicates general nutritional adequacy. Lack of diversified diet is a severe problem in the developing world, where diet are predominantly starchy staples with few animal products, seasonal fruits and vegetables. The nutritional status of a woman during pregnancy is important as a suboptimal diet impact negatively on the health of the mother, and the newborn. There is limited knowledge in the area of dietary practices and nutritional status of pregnancy factors affecting it among pregnant women despite evidence showing that maternal nutrition has important direct and /or indirect consequences for all other age cohorts. The study aimed to asses factors affecting dietary practices and nutritional status of pregnant adolescents. Method: Cross sectional analytic design was used and the study was carried out in Ol’Lessos village. A Sample size of 129 pregnant women was targeted with the first respondent being randomly selected and thereafter systemic sampling was used until the required sample was reached. Mid upper arm (MUAC) of the left arm of the respondents of the women were measured to determine the nutritional status. Data were collected using researcher administered questionnaires and focus group discussion guide. Data collected using 24-hour recall was analyzed by Nutrisurvey. Results: There were significant differences in the mean macronutrients and micronutrients with regard to the dds where respondents with a higher DDS (.> six) were more likely to have a higher macro and micronutrient intake compared with those who had a lower. The mean energy intake was 1909 Kcal +630 which is below the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA)of 2400 kcal for pregnant women. Based on MUAC cut offs, 31.7 percent were malnourished (MUAC< 21.0 CM) while 68.3 percent of the respondents were normal (MUAC >21.0cm). MUAC was positively correlated with the socio-economic status. Based on the WHO cut offs,73.6 percent were anaemic. Regression showed that the age of the mother and the numbers of births were significant predictors of the MUAC of the pregnant women (p=0.001). Conclusion: It’s is recommended that guidelines for nutrition and diets be carried out through practical demonstrations in the community and health facilities. The findings of the study may be used by Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation (MOPHS) and other organizations to promote and implement programs aimed at improving dietary practices and nutrition status among pregnant in the county. Key words: MUAC-Mid Upper Arm Circumference, MOPHS-Ministry of Public Health Sanitation.
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Ronoh, Amos Kipkemoi, Gertrude Mercy Were, and Lisa Malesi Were. "Trends In Childhood Stunting in Kenya: Opportunities for the Future." In 3rd International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference. KENYA NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS INSTITUTE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.57039/jnd-conf-abt-2023-m.i.y.c.n.h.p-28.
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Childhood stunting remains a persistent nutritional challenge among young children in developing countries. However, according to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2022, Kenya has achieved a milestone by markedly reducing the stunting levels since 1993, with the greatest decrease in 2008-2009 (35%) and 2022 (18%). The aim of this review paper is to give an insight into the trends, causes and consequences of stunting, interventions strategies and what remains to be done with regards to combating childhood stunting in Kenya. To address this challenge in Kenya, interventions such as integration of agriculture to promote household diet diversification, supplementation, fortification and nutrition education have been proposed as efficacious. However, the effectiveness of nutrition-specific (such as food-to-food fortification, diversification of diets) and nutrition-sensitive (such as water sanitation and hygiene, deworming, malaria control) programs show mixed effects on child growth and reduction in stunting levels, and they appear to be context-specific. Furthermore, improvement in livelihood systems to reduce poverty, improved child feeding practices, gender roles and decision-making dynamics have been suggested to reduce stunting levels significantly in Kenya, however studies exploring such components are limited. There is need to for multiple integrated interventions to achieve benefits in reducing stunting. These include strengthening cross-sectorial coherence such as health, education and agriculture, generating data and evidence that combine health and agricultural factors, strengthening capacities of health and nutrition institutions. These proposals present opportunities for Kenya to further reduce childhood stunting. Keywords: Stunting, nutrition-sensitive programs, health, developing countries, children
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Wekesa, Zindzi Damianna, and Gilbert Keen Arigi. "Black Soldier Fly as A Sustainable Source of Protein for Human Consumption." In 3rd International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference. KENYA NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS INSTITUTE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.57039/jnd-conf-abt-2023-f.s.d.h.l-18.
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Background: Insects, particularly the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens), have gained attention as a promising alternative protein source to address food security challenges. This study explores the potential of black soldier fly larvae as a sustainable and nutritious protein source for human consumption. Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the nutritional composition and safety aspects of black soldier fly larvae, evaluate its potential as a viable protein source, and discuss its implications for food security and policy. Methods: Black soldier fly larvae were reared under controlled conditions and analyzed for their nutritional composition, including protein content, amino acid profile, fatty acid profile, and micronutrient content. Safety aspects, such as heavy metal and pesticide residue levels, were also assessed. The study further examined the feasibility and scalability of black soldier fly production for human consumption. Results: The results reveal that black soldier fly larvae possess a high protein content, rich in essential amino acids, and a favorable fatty acid profile. Furthermore, the larvae contain significant amounts of essential micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals, contributing to a well-rounded nutritional profile. Safety analysis demonstrates low levels of heavy metals and pesticide residues, indicating its suitability for human consumption. The study also identifies the potential of large-scale black soldier fly production as an economically viable solution for food security. Conclusion: This study highlights the potential of black soldier fly larvae as a sustainable and nutritious protein source for human consumption. With its high protein content, favorable nutrient profile, and safety parameters, black soldier fly larvae offer a promising solution to address food security challenges. Incorporating black soldier fly larvae into diets and food systems has the potential to enhance nutritional adequacy and reduce reliance on traditional protein sources. Furthermore, the findings emphasize the need for policy frameworks and regulatory support to promote the adoption of insect-based diets and ensure their safe integration into global food systems. Keywords: Black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens, insect-based diet, food security, protein source, sustainability, nutritional composition, safety.
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Micheni, Gillian Kagwiria, and Wambui Kogi Makau. "Predisposing Factors of Rickets in Children Aged 6-59 Months at Mbagathi Hospital, Nairobi." In 3rd International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference. KENYA NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS INSTITUTE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.57039/jnd-conf-abt-2023-m.i.y.c.n.h.p-21.
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A child’s health and survival are highly dependent on optimal maternal infant and young child nutrition practices. In Kenya, under-nutrition is a leading cause of death of children. For infants and children under the age of two, the consequences of under-nutrition are particularly severe, often irreversible, and far reaching in future. Rickets is a disease associated with bone deformity that is caused by inadequate mineralization in growing bones, mainly associated with deficiency in either vitamin D, calcium or both. If untreated it could lead to lifelong disability. Despite, the declines in the prevalence of nutritional rickets since the discovery of vitamin D and role of ultra violet light in prevention of the disease, the condition is still a concern in many affluent and developing countries. In Kenya, there is scanty data on the predisposing factors associated with the re-emergence of rickets, yet recent research shows increasing numbers of cases of rickets being reported at health facilities. A case control study of the children with rickets (cases) and those without rickets (controls) was conducted in 2019 at Mbagathi Hospital to establish the predisposing factors that influence the occurrence of rickets in children aged 6-59 months Nairobi County, Kenya. The results of the study show that large household size (p=0.04), low birth weight (p=0.000), birth order (p=0.03), use of family planning methods(p=0.000), malnutrition (wasting & underweight) (p=0.000), exclusive breastfeeding (p=0.008), lack of sunbathing (0.000), positioning children under the shade during sunbathing and attending day care (0.037) were significantly associated with the occurrence of rickets. The study recommends that caregivers should adopt sunbathing their children under direct sunlight, that further studies be conducted on the following factors household size, birth weight, birth order and attending day care in relation to occurrence of rickets. It also recommended that the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Health and relevant bodies should formulate an elaborate policy on rickets, Keywords: optimal maternal infant, under-nutrition, Rickets, vitamin D, calcium.
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Chege, Ruth Waithira. "Addressing the Gaps in Maternal, Infant, And Young Child Nutrition Policies in Kenya Post-Covid Era." In 3rd International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference. KENYA NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS INSTITUTE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.57039/jnd-conf-abt-2023-m.i.y.c.n.h.p-22.
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Proper nutrition during pregnancy, lactation, and early childhood helps to prevent micronutrient deficiencies for mothers and children. Improved maternal nutrition during pregnancy has been associated with improved birth outcomes and minimized risk of pregnancy-related complications. Poor nutrition during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of preeclampsia, anemia, hemorrhage, and death in mothers. In addition, poor nutrition status of mothers leads to stillbirth, wasting, low birth weight, and delayed developmental milestones in children. Mothers are the source of many generations. Thus, their nutrition status predominantly influences the nutrition status of the forthcoming generations. Given the sensitivity of maternal, infant, and young children nutrition services, the government of Kenya, in partnership with international agencies such as UNICEF and WHO, has developed policies and guidelines to ensure the well-being of this key population. These guidelines and policies address malnutrition, exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, health education and counseling, access to healthcare, food security, and policy coordination and implementation. Although Kenya has come a long way in implementing these policies, there appear to be several gaps in the promotion and application of these policies. Kenya is still struggling with potential gaps in maternal and infant nutrition policies in Kenya including limited coverage of nutrition counseling and support to pregnant women, inadequate focus on preconception nutrition, inadequate support for exclusive breastfeeding, poor integration of nutrition into maternal and child health programs, inadequate coverage of complementary feeding programs especially to children above 24 months of age, poor monitoring and evaluation of systems to examine the effectiveness of various maternal, infant and young children practices. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic increased the uncertainties in the application of nutrition guidelines in maternal nutrition. In particular, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated misperceptions in antenatal nutrition practices, breastfeeding practices, and complementary feeding. These misperceptions persist three years after the onset of the pandemic, thus adding to the existing gaps in the country’s maternal, infant, and young child nutrition policies. Within this context, the proposed study will explore the present gaps in Kenya’s maternal, young, and infant child feeding policies post-COVID-19 era and suggest sound recommendations to address these gaps effectively. Key Words: COVID-19 Pandemic, Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition Guidelines, Gaps in Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition Policies, Key policy recommendations, Evaluation of maternal and child nutrition programs
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Obara, Sarah Cherere, Mulwa DK, Okoth MW, and Marangu D. "Review of Dietary and Nutritional Interventions Available for Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms in Children and Adolescents, Kenya." In 3rd International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference. KENYA NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS INSTITUTE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.57039/jnd-conf-abt-2023-f.s.d.h.l-10.
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Malnutrition and neuro-disability are major public health problems in Africa. There is limited autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research in Kenya and families lack support aetiology is linked to witchcraft and sorcery. Research indicates an increase in ASD prevalence globally and in Africa. In Kenya, 2.2% (0.9 million people) live with some form of disability. Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suffer from neuro disabilities eliciting: altered sensory processing, restricted interests, and behavioural rigidity, allergies and aversions. Autism spectrum disorders have no cure, management is by use of interventions targeting autistic symptoms such as gastrointestinal disturbances, problem feeding behavior, linguistic development, non-verbal cognitive development, and motor development. The overall objective of this review was: to identify dietary and nutritional interventions available for the management of ASD symptoms in children and adolescents – Kenya. The study employed systematic review as the study design. The study included articles from Cochrane Library, PubMed, PMC, Google scholar, and Free Full databases. These were searched to identify studies published between September 2011 and September 2021. Eighteen articles were included: 12 randomized case-control trials, 3 open-label trials, one 2×2 factorial study, and 2 cross-over trials. The following dietary and nutritional interventions were evaluated: gluten and casein-free diet; ketogenic diets; probiotic supplements; specific carbohydrate diets; polyunsaturated fatty acids; vitamin and mineral supplantation (A, B6, B12, D, magnesium, folic acid); and alternative diets. Results from study indicate that vitamin and mineral supplementation was the most used intervention in management of ASD symptoms. This review established that there are limited or no studies on dietary and nutritional interventions in Kenya. Authors reported improvements in ASD symptoms in individuals receiving dietary and nutritional interventions such vitamin and mineral supplementation. The study findings will help policymakers and implementers to understand the consistency and precision and impact of these interventions. This will improve the safety and efficacy of interventions positively impacting the health and nutrition outcomes of children and adolescents with ASD. More research targeting ASD dietary and Nutritional Interventions is required in Kenya and other resource constrained settings. Keywords: autism spectrum disorder, nutritional intervention, diet therapy, child, adolescent, Kenya.