Tracee Cash|Ben Desbrow|Michael Leveritt|Lauren Ball
Utilization and preference of nutrition information sources in Australia
Griffith University|Griffith University|University of Queensland|Griffith University
abstract background prevalence chronic disease australia rising poor nutrition behaviour modifiable risk factor many chronic diseases utilization appropriate nutrition information recommended promote optimal nutrition behaviour objective investigate individuals utilization preference nutrition information sources well perceptions trustworthiness credibility effectiveness sources design crosssectional online survey setting participants ninetyfour residents gold coast australia main outcome measures studied respondents demographic variables previously utilized preferred nutrition information sources perceptions trustworthiness credibility effectiveness nutrition information sources results dietitians nutritionists gp three preferred sources perceived trustworthy credible effective however utilized nutrition information sources internet 629 friends 598 family 588 magazines 577 30 respondents reported time attend appointments barrier accessing preferred nutrition information sources 32 60 respondents reported neutral perceptions frequently utilized nutrition information sources relation trustworthiness credibility effectiveness conclusion individuals frequently receive nutrition information sources preferred sources perceive trustworthy credible effective research warranted impact discrepancies overall nutritionrelated health literacy behaviour