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Dietitians' beliefs about the importance of health promotion practices. 1990

C E Vickery, and N Cotugna

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Human Resources, University of Delaware, Newark 19716.

Registered dietitians throughout the state of Delaware (N = 146) were surveyed by mail to assess their beliefs about the importance of health promoting behaviors to the health of the average person. Respondents were instructed to rate each of 25 health promotion practices on a Likert scale. Results were compared with investigations of other health care providers. "Eating a balanced diet" was rated among the top five items. "Taking vitamin supplements" received the lowest mean rating. Results of the present study compared well with the beliefs of pharmacists and physicians. Ratings by other registered dietitians from an earlier study tended to be more conservative. Dietitians are supportive of health promotion and disease prevention. Their current role in health promotion activities needs further investigation.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007587	Job Description	Statement of the position requirements, qualifications for the position, wage range, and any special conditions expected of the employee.	Position Description,Description, Job,Description, Position,Descriptions, Job,Descriptions, Position,Job Descriptions,Position Descriptions
D008297	Male		Males
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D003691	Delaware	State bounded on the north by Pennsylvania, on the west and south by Maryland, and on the east by Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
D004046	Dietetics	The application of nutritional principles to regulation of the diet and feeding persons or groups of persons.
D005260	Female		Females
D006293	Health Promotion	Encouraging consumer behaviors most likely to optimize health potentials (physical and psychosocial) through health information, preventive programs, and access to medical care.	Health Campaigns,Promotion of Health,Wellness Programs,Promotional Items,Campaign, Health,Campaigns, Health,Health Campaign,Health Promotions,Item, Promotional,Items, Promotional,Program, Wellness,Programs, Wellness,Promotion, Health,Promotional Item,Promotions, Health,Wellness Program
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328	Adult	A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.	Adults
D001291	Attitude of Health Personnel	Attitudes of personnel toward their patients, other professionals, toward the medical care system, etc.	Staff Attitude,Attitude, Staff,Attitudes, Staff,Health Personnel Attitude,Health Personnel Attitudes,Staff Attitudes