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Title
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Does a lack of formal training in exercise prescription influence the dieticians' decision to recommend exercise.
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Creator
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Gross, Mari J., Florida Atlantic University, Whitehurst, Michael
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Abstract/Description
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The purpose of this study was (1) to get a sense of how many dietitians have formal training in exercise prescription or a "certification" in fitness, and (2) to determine if having formal training and/or a fitness certification influenced the dietitians to recommend exercise as part of a nutritional intervention. The names and addresses of 2,000 registered dietitians were purchased from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The survey contained 20 questions with a cover letter...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was (1) to get a sense of how many dietitians have formal training in exercise prescription or a "certification" in fitness, and (2) to determine if having formal training and/or a fitness certification influenced the dietitians to recommend exercise as part of a nutritional intervention. The names and addresses of 2,000 registered dietitians were purchased from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The survey contained 20 questions with a cover letter explaining the purpose of the study and an Internet address to access the survey on line. Chi square analysis revealed that dietitians without an exercise/fitness certification were still likely to recommend exercise to their clients. In fact, although 3% of the sample was certified, 81% of the sample were likely to recommend exercise to their clients. The addition of exercise prescription to the dietetics education would benefit both the client and the dietitian.
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Date Issued
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2006
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13316
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Subject Headings
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Exercise tests, Exercise therapy, Communication in diet therapy, Physical fitness
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Format
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Document (PDF)
