Management of osteoporosis: a national survey of Israeli dietitians' knowledge and perceptions.
The aim of this study was to assess Israeli dietitians' knowledge and attitudes regarding osteoporosis. Participants were 320 dietitians responding to a mail survey. Israeli dietitians scored highly on the Facts on Osteoporosis Quiz-FOOQ. Israeli dietitians' dietary knowledge regarding calcium (recommended dietary allowance, content in food and in supplements) was fairly high; unlike knowledge regarding vitamin D. Israeli dietitians had a firm positive opinion of their role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
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Osnat
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Department of Gerontology, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.
Werner
Perla
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Ish-Shalom
Sophia
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Vered
Iris
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D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004046:Dietetics / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D019359:Knowledge; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D024382:Professional Role; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires