Knowledge Base and Perception Registered Dietitians Hold on the Genetic Modification of Foods

Knowledge Base and Perception Registered Dietitians Hold on the Genetic Modification of Foods

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Main Author: Vogliano, Christopher T.
Language:English
Published: Kent State University / OhioLINK 2012
Subjects:
Agriculture
Biology
Nutrition
genetically modified foods
GMOs
GM foods
nutrition
dietetics
dietitians
registered dietitians
perception
knowledge
transgenic foods
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1353297827
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-kent13532978272021-08-03T05:38:20Z Knowledge Base and Perception Registered Dietitians Hold on the Genetic Modification of Foods Vogliano, Christopher T. Agriculture Biology Nutrition genetically modified foods GMOs GM foods nutrition dietetics dietitians registered dietitians perception knowledge transgenic foods The purpose of this study is to determine the knowledge of registered dietitians nationwide on the topic of genetically modified organisms. A secondary purpose of this study is to determine if knowledge affects the perception that dietitian¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s hold on this topic. A survey was electronically distributed to seven states in all regions of the county, via each state¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s respective dietetic practice group¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s list-serv. There were 284 respondents distributed evenly from each of the four regions of the United States. This study utilized a univariate ANOVA based on the dietitian¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s knowledge versus perception. This study found that dietitians in fact do lack knowledge in the area of genetically modified organisms, with only 22% receiving a score of 70% or higher. Also found was the more knowledgeable a dietitian was on the topic of genetically modified organisms, the more likely they were to oppose the genetic modification of organisms. The results of this study show the lack of overall knowledge held by Registered Dietitians related to the topic of genetically modified organisms, as well as a significant trend of increasing opposition when knowledge is high. These findings suggest that it is essential for the dietetic professionals to be equipped with the latest evidence-based research, in order to best educate and protect clients, consumers, and the overall well being of the public. 2012-12-11 English text Kent State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1353297827 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1353297827 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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language English
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topic Agriculture
Biology
Nutrition
genetically modified foods
GMOs
GM foods
nutrition
dietetics
dietitians
registered dietitians
perception
knowledge
transgenic foods
spellingShingle Agriculture
Biology
Nutrition
genetically modified foods
GMOs
GM foods
nutrition
dietetics
dietitians
registered dietitians
perception
knowledge
transgenic foods
Vogliano, Christopher T.
Knowledge Base and Perception Registered Dietitians Hold on the Genetic Modification of Foods
author Vogliano, Christopher T.
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title Knowledge Base and Perception Registered Dietitians Hold on the Genetic Modification of Foods
title_short Knowledge Base and Perception Registered Dietitians Hold on the Genetic Modification of Foods
title_full Knowledge Base and Perception Registered Dietitians Hold on the Genetic Modification of Foods
title_fullStr Knowledge Base and Perception Registered Dietitians Hold on the Genetic Modification of Foods
title_full_unstemmed Knowledge Base and Perception Registered Dietitians Hold on the Genetic Modification of Foods
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publisher Kent State University / OhioLINK
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