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Knowledge Levels and Opinions of Dietitians and Students on Food Supplements

DİYETİSYEN VE ÖĞRENCİLERİN GIDA TAKVİYELERİ KONUSUNDAKİ BİLGİ DÜZEYLERİ VE GÖRÜŞLERİ

Aydan Ercan0000-0002-5336-1411
Canan Demır Barutcu(MEHMET AKİF ERSOY ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-8430-5287
Pages
32–38
Publication Date
2026-08-06
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Conclusion: In conclusion, this study found that dietitians use and recommend dietary supplements more frequently than nutrition and dietetics students.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge levels and opinions of dietitians and nutrition and dietetics students residing in the province of Antalya regarding dietary supplements.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between January and April 2023 with 206 nutrition/dietetics students and dietitians who agreed to participate.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: In conclusion, this study found that dietitians use and recommend dietary supplements more frequently than nutrition and dietetics students.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:2023 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Besin Destekleri · Beslenme Durumu · Beslenme Uzmanları

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Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge levels and opinions of dietitians and nutrition and dietetics students residing in the province of Antalya regarding dietary supplements. Materials and Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between January and April 2023 with 206 nutrition/dietetics students and dietitians who agreed to participate. A data collection form developed by the researchers based on the literature was used as the data collection tool. Data were collected in person and online via Google Forms. Results: According to the analysis of the data obtained from the study, no significant difference was found between students and dietitians regarding their sources of information on dietary supplements, their use of dietary supplements, methods of procurement, types of dietary supplements used, indications for use, and dietary supplements they recommended. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study found that dietitians use and recommend dietary supplements more frequently than nutrition and dietetics students.

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Amaç: Bu araştırmada, Antalya ilinde ikamet eden diyetisyenler ile beslenme ve diyetetik öğrencilerinin gıda takviyeleri konusundaki bilgi düzeyleri ve görüşlerinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel nitelikte olan araştırma, Ocak-Nisan 2023 tarihleri arasında, araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden 206 beslenme/ diyetetik öğrencisi ve diyetisyen ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veri toplama aracı olarak araştırmacılar tarafından literatüre dayalı olarak hazırlanmış veri toplama formu kullanılmıştır. Veriler yüz yüze ve Google form üzerinden online olarak toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Araştırmadan elde edilen verilerin analizine göre; katılımcıların gıda takviyesi konusundaki bilgi kaynakları, gıda takviyeleri kullanma durumları, temin şekilleri, kullandıkları gıda takviyeleri, kullanma endikasyonları, önerdikleri gıda takviyeleri arasında öğrenciler ve diyetisyenler arasında anlamlı bir fark olmadığı bulunmuştur. Sonuç: Sonuç olarak bu çalışma, diyetisyenlerin, beslenme ve diyetetik öğrencilerine kıyasla gıda takviyelerini daha çok kullandıkları ve daha çok önerdikleri saptanmıştır.

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Ercan, A., Barutcu, C. D. (2026). Knowledge Levels and Opinions of Dietitians and Students on Food Supplements. Turkish Journal of Health Science and Life, Cilt: 9, 32–38. https://doi.org/10.56150/tjhsl.1931261

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