Development of a Resource To Help Consumers Select Nutrition Supplements

作者：Koo Megan^*; Whiting Susan

来源：Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, 2013, 74(1): E304-E310.

DOI：10.3148/74.1.2013.e304

Purpose: In Canada, many people do not meet all the recommended nutrient intakes with food alone; the use of supplements may be one strategy to compensate for some of these inadequacies. Previous research has revealed several barriers to supplement use, including a lack of knowledge. In this qualitative study, we developed a resource to help inform and educate consumers on the selection of appropriate nutrition supplements. %26lt;br%26gt;Methods: Three focus groups with participants residing in, low-income neighbourhoods in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and seven key informant interviews were conducted using a semi, structured interview guide and four resource examples. After transcription of the discussion and interviews, thematic analysis was used to identify emergent themes. %26lt;br%26gt;Results: Analysis yielded three overarching themes: barriers to use, interdisciplinary issues, and resource expectations. Each overarching theme had several subthemes. Subthemes of the overarching theme of resource expectations were subsequently used to create a new tool to help consumers select an appropriate multivitamin. %26lt;br%26gt;Conclusions: A tool was developed after available resources were explored and stakeholders were interviewed. The new resource was based on community members%26apos; and health care professionals%26apos; expressed needs, ideas, and beliefs.,

• 出版日期2013