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N Cotugna

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PubMed1989

Student dietitians' experiences with dietary compliance.

The majority of students (91%; no. = 10) thought that following a modified diet was a very valuable experience. The student who did not think the assignment was valuable had been following a diet similar to that assigned, although she did not report this on the pre-test diet evaluation form. Overall, students thought they were better able to identify what it was like to make major dietary changes, especially when those changes are imposed by someone else. They had an increased awareness of the feelings of deprivation that patients might experience when foods become restricted. The students also believed that they would be more understanding when counseling patients and make more diligent efforts to individualize the diet as much as possible. Some thought they had a better understanding of noncompliance and would now be more empathic toward their patients. Assessing the changes required and the degree of difficulty experienced helped the students bring what had been learned conceptually to a conscious awareness.

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Diabetic diet compliance: student dietitians reverse roles.

Eleven student dietitians attempted to comply with a calorie-controlled, diabetic diet for 1 week. Pre- and posttest questionnaires, as well as food diaries, were used to assess projected versus actual compliance, obstacles to adherence, and thoughts and feelings about following a prescribed medical regimen. Scores of deviation from the meal plan and food exchanges were calculated to describe dietary compliance. Only one student indicated she was able to adhere to the diet for the entire week. Twenty-seven percent of the students complied with their meal plan 90% of the time. All students felt they would be more empathetic in their relationships with patients and involve patients to a greater extent in planning their diets.

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Development and supermarket field testing of videotaped nutrition messages for cancer risk reduction.

This article describes the development and field testing of five 1-minute videotaped nutrition public service announcements focusing on the role of nutrition in reducing cancer risks. Topics include dietary fat, vitamin A, vitamin C, cruciferous vegetables, and fiber. Produce departments in two large supermarkets were the test sites. Videotapes were shown over a 3-day period for a total of 20 hours in each store. Of the total 1,196 customers intercepted, 1,050 (88 percent) agreed to be interviewed to determine whether they had viewed the video; the impact of the video on nutrition awareness, diet, and immediate purchases; and their perception of the stores' providing nutrition information. Only 26 percent of the customers viewed the videotapes. The main reason cited for nonviewing was lack of time. Forty-three percent of viewers stated that this was new information to them, and 21 percent said they would change their eating habits as a result of seeing the tape. Seventeen percent of viewers stated that they actually purchased foods recommended in the tapes. Of all the customers surveyed, 40 percent said they would shop more often at a supermarket that showed nutrition videos.

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Rewarding facility preceptors.

Facility preceptors contribute greatly to the education of students in health professions by serving as role models, mentors, and instructors. Helping to educate students means added responsibilities to an already busy schedule, while rewards are often intangible. The authors describe usual preceptor benefits and explore possibilities for more tangible rewards which can be cost efficient and stimulate preceptor interest and enthusiasm. Suggestions are applicable in any allied health program.

Dietetics↗