Views on Sustainable Nutrition Among Nutrition and Dietetics Students, Dietitians, and Healthcare Professionals

Authors : Yahya Özdoğan, Zehra Nur Beşler

Pages : 348-354

Doi:10.16899/jcm.1533350

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Publication Date : 2024-11-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: In this study, the views of individuals, dietitians and health professionals who are educated in the field of nutrition and dietetics on sustainable nutrition were evaluated. Material and Method: This study, which was designed in the survey model, was conducted on 456 individuals, including Nutrition and Dietetics students, dietitians and health professionals. Sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge and attitudes towards sustainable nutrition were questioned. Results: 34.4% of the participants were nutrition and dietetics students, 13.1% were dietitians and 52.5% were health professionals. The percentage of participants who had previously received education on sustainable nutrition was 36.7%, 26.1% and 2.5% for dietitians, undergraduate students and health professionals, respectively (p<0.05). When the level of knowledge about sustainable nutrition was evaluated, 13.3% of dietitians and 3.8% of undergraduate students declared that they had excellent knowledge, while no health professionals declared that they had excellent knowledge (<0.05). The knowledge and approaches of nutrition and dietetics educated individuals about sustainable nutrition, environment and environmental problems, supply and consumption of various foods, and correct information about the products purchased while shopping for food were found to be higher than health professionals (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study shows that students in Nutrition and Dietetics are more knowledgeable about sustainable nutrition compared to healthcare professionals; however, their knowledge is not at sufficient levels. The necessity of expanding education on sustainable nutrition is becoming increasingly apparent.
Keywords : beslenme ve diyetetik öğrencileri, diyetisyen, sağlık profesyoneli, sürdürülebilir beslenme