scholarly journals Education Regarding and Adherence to Recommended Nutrition Guidelines among Dental Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Camille Frayna ◽  
Christoffer Devantier ◽  
Braden Harris ◽  
Karl Kingsley ◽  
Joshua M. Polanski
Keyword(s):  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
School Nutrition ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Dental School ◽  
First Year ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Highly Educated

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) were developed to reduce or prevent many types of chronic illness, including cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Healthcare provider recommendations may be influenced by understanding of and adherence to the DGA, which may be incorporated into provider training, medical and dental clinical curricula—although few studies have evaluated adherence to the DGA among dental students. This approved retrospective study of voluntary student responses from a first-year dental school nutrition course included a short dietary and exercise survey administered as part of the DGA learning module. A total of N = 299 students completed the voluntary nutrition survey, yielding a response rate of 91.4%. Daily fruit and vegetable intake, dairy and whole grain servings among UNLV-SDM students were significantly lower than the DGA recommendations but higher than U.S. averages for 18–30-year-olds—although neither group met DGA recommendations. This study represents one of the first to evaluate the dietary intake of U.S. dental students for comparison with the DGA for positive health behaviors. These data demonstrate a lack of adherence to the DGA among highly educated dental students and the need for the curricular inclusion of diet and nutrition into the dental school curriculum.

scholarly journals Dental Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes about Human Papillomavirus Prevention

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 888
Author(s):  
Marjorie Wright ◽  
Vanessa Pazdernik ◽  
Corey Luebbering ◽  
Joan M. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Training Session ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental School ◽  
Dental Student ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

The purpose of the current study was to assess knowledge and attitudes about human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccination for oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) prevention in first-year through fourth-year dental students. Methods: In this cross-sectional quantitative study, surveys assessed knowledge and attitudes about HPV, HPV-related OPC, and HPV vaccination of incoming first-year dental students (D1), outgoing first- and second-year dental students (D1–D2), and outgoing third- and fourth-year dental students (D3–D4). After completing a 40-item pre-training knowledge and attitude assessment survey, a one-time, one-hour national HPV training session was conducted. An 8-item attitudinal post-survey was completed after training. Results: Of 173 participants (75.9% response rate), over 85% did not know that the rate of HPV is not highest among women in their 30s, and only 11% to 28% knew that smoking-associated OPC is more deadly than HPV-associated OPC. While participants overall expressed willingness to administer the HPV vaccine, the willingness of dental students to do so in their future practice tapered off progressively through dental school year categories (p < 0.001). Among outgoing D1–D4 students, the one-hour HPV training increased participants’ self-perceived ability to describe the burden of HPV disease, discuss the importance of HPV vaccination for cancer prevention, and provide needed HPV vaccination information to parents (all p ≤ 0.004). Conclusions: Understanding deficits in dental student knowledge and attitudes across the 4 years of dental school may help dental educators better understand the timing and content needed for effective HPV training in the dental school curriculum to reduce HPV-associated OPC prevalence.

scholarly journals Fruit and vegetable intakes, sources and contribution to total diet in very young children (1–4 years): the Irish National Pre-School Nutrition Survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 115 (12) ◽  
pp. 2196-2202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura O’Connor ◽  
Janette Walton ◽  
Albert Flynn
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Fruit Juice ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
School Nutrition ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Food Record ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Very Young Children ◽  
Total Diet ◽  
Nationally Representative

AbstractAlthough the importance of fruit and vegetable (F&V) intakes in the prevention of chronic diseases is well established, there are limited data on intakes in very young children. This study estimates F&V intakes and sources and the contribution to the total diet using data from the National Pre-School Nutrition Survey, a nationally representative sample (n500) of Irish children aged 1–4 years. A 4-d weighed food record was used to collect food intake data. Of 1652 food codes consumed, 740 had a fruit/vegetable component. The percentage of edible fruits and/or vegetables in each food code was calculated. Intakes (g/d), sources (g/d) and the contribution of F&V to the weight of the total diet (%) were estimated, split by age. All children consumed F&V. Intakes of total fruits, in particular fruit juice, increased with age. The contribution to total fruit intake was discrete fruits (47–56 % range across age), 100 % fruit juice, smoothies and pureés (32–45 %) as well as fruits in composite dishes (7–13 %). Total vegetable intake comprised of discrete vegetables (48–62 % range across age) and vegetables in composite dishes (38–52 %). F&V contributed on average 20 % (15 % fruit; 5 % vegetables) to the weight of the total diet and was <10 % in sixty-one children (12 %). F&V contributed 50 % of vitamin C, 53 % of carotene, 34 % of dietary fibre and 42 % of non-milk sugar intakes from the total diet. F&V are important components of the diet of Irish pre-school children; however, some aspects of F&V intake patterns could be improved in this age group.

scholarly journals The feasibility of implementing food-based dietary guidelines in the South African primary-school curriculum

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim A Nguyen ◽  
Anniza de Villiers ◽  
Jean M Fourie ◽  
Lesley T Bourne ◽  
Michael K Hendricks
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Time Allocation ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
School Nutrition ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
National School

AbstractObjectiveTo explore the perceptions of educators from the Western Cape Province about the feasibility of implementing South African food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) in the national curriculum of primary schools.DesignCombined quantitative and qualitative methods. We report on the quantitative component.SettingTwelve public primary schools of different socio-economic status in three education districts of the Western Cape: Metro Central, Metro East and Cape Winelands.SubjectsEducators (n256) participated in the self-completed questionnaire survey.ResultsEducators assessed that FBDG were appropriate to South African schoolchildren (94%), could be used as an education tool (97%) and fill gaps in the current curriculum about healthy dietary habits (91%). Besides Life Orientation, FBDG could be taught in other learning areas from grades 3 to 7 (9–13 years old). Important barriers to implementing FBDG in the curriculum were educators’ workload (61%), insufficient time (46%), learners’ disadvantaged background (43%) and educators’ lack of knowledge (33%). Other approaches to teach children about FBDG included linking these to the National School Nutrition Programme (82%), school tuck shops (79%), parent meetings (75%), school nutrition policy (73%) and school assembly (57%). Educators in high-income schools perceived that learners’ lifestyle was significantly worse (P< 0·001) and that tuck shops and the school assembly were the best means to teach pupils about FBDG (P< 0·001 andP< 0·05).ConclusionsImplementing FBDG in the national school curriculum is seen as important together with optimizing the school physical environment. Key factors required for successful implementation in the curriculum are sufficient educational materials, adequate time allocation and appropriate educator training.

Changes in attitudes of first-year dental school students toward end of life care after a lecture

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Sonoi ◽  
Y Soga ◽  
J Asaumi
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental School ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
First Year ◽  
Life Care ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Students Attitudes

Objective: End-of-life care is important to improve the quality of life of terminally ill patients. However, dental school students have few opportunities to learn about such care. The present study was performed to allow future curriculum planning by chronologically examining the influence of an end-of-life care lecture on students’ attitudes toward end-of-life care. Methods:The participants were 48 first-year dental school students (25 men and 23 women; medianage, 19.5y; range, 18 – 26y). The students’ attitudes toward end-of-life care were measured using a shortened version of the Frommelt Attitude Toward Care of the Dying Scale, Form B, Japanese version.The survey was carried out three times—prior to the lecture, immediately after the lecture, and 7 months after the lecture to capture changes over time. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used for statistical analysis. Results: A 100% collection rate/valid response rate was achieved before and immediately after the lecture. Furthermore, 91.7% of those who responded to the survey returned valid responses 7 months after the lecture. Of the six items, the post-lecture score for “it is meaningful for me to care for dying patients” increased significantly from the pre-lecture score (p < 0.05), but that recorded 7 months after the lecture did not show a significant difference from the pre-lecture score (p > 0.05). Conclusion: One-off lectures have limited influence on attitudes and awareness regarding end-of-life care among first-year dental students. Thus, a systematic curriculum over 6 years is necessary.

Vegetable intake in Australian children and adolescents: the importance of consumption frequency, eating occasion and its association with dietary and sociodemographic factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 474-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flavia Fayet-Moore ◽  
Andrew McConnell ◽  
Tim Cassettari ◽  
Kate Tuck ◽  
Peter Petocz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Metabolic Complications ◽  
Eating Occasion ◽  
Consumption Frequency

AbstractObjective:We aimed to profile vegetable consumption and its association with dietary and sociodemographic factors.Design:Secondary analysis of a nationally representative nutrition survey. ‘Vegetables’ refers to non-discretionary ‘vegetables and legumes/beans’ as defined by the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG). Prevalence of vegetable consumption, frequency of intake, proportion meeting ADG recommendations, most popular food groups, intake at each reported eating occasion, and the profile of high and low vegetable consumers (based on the median servings) were determined.Setting:Australian 2011–2012 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey.Participants:Children and adolescents aged 2 to 18 years (n 2812).Results:Vegetables were consumed by 83·0% (95% CI 81·6, 84·4%) of participants, but the median vegetable servings was less than a third of the ADG recommendations. ‘Leaf and stalk vegetables’ and ‘potatoes’ were the most popular vegetable-dense food groups at lunch and dinner, respectively. Sixty-four percent had vegetables once a day, and predominantly at dinner. Vegetable frequency was positively associated with daily vegetable servings and variety. Participants who consumed vegetables twice a day generally had vegetables at both lunch and dinner and had nearly double the servings (2·6, sd 1·9) of those who consumed them once (1·5, sd 1·5). High vegetable consumers were older, had higher total energy, but lower discretionary energy intake and were less likely to be at risk of metabolic complications.Conclusion:Increasing the frequency of vegetable consumption may assist with increasing daily vegetable servings. A focus on consuming vegetables at lunch may assist with increasing both total servings and variety.

Changes in role perceptions by first-year dental students

1977 ◽  
Vol 41 (8) ◽  
pp. 507-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
AC Rosen ◽  
M Marcus ◽  
N Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Dental Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Role Perceptions

Relationship of stress and performance among first-year dental students

1986 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 264-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
GH Westerman ◽  
TG Grandy ◽  
JV Lupo ◽  
RE Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Dental Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Relationship Of
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