Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON.
Can J Diet Pract Res. 2021 Mar 1;82(1):45-48. doi: 10.3148/cjdpr-2020-029. Epub 2020 Dec 15.
To explore knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour related to physical activity (PA) and sedentariness among registered dietitians (RDs) in family health teams in Ontario. This cross-sectional, descriptive study utilized a semi-structured interview guide to conduct qualitative interviews with 20 RDs. Self-administered questionnaires were used to assess personal PA (short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire) and sedentary behaviour (Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire). Thematic analysis indicated that, in general, participants had good knowledge of PA and sedentariness. They were knowledgeable about the PA guidelines. They had positive attitudes toward PA and nonsedentariness, stating that both are important in the prevention and treatment of chronic conditions. Quantitative analysis indicated they had moderate-to-high PA levels and were fairly sedentary. This study supports the position that RDs can serve as excellent role models for PA. Though participants had basic knowledge, RDs may benefit from additional education regarding PA and sedentariness when counselling.
探讨安大略省家庭健康团队注册营养师（RDs）的体力活动（PA）和久坐行为相关知识、态度和行为。本横断面描述性研究采用半结构式访谈指南对 20 名 RDs 进行了定性访谈。使用自我管理问卷评估个人 PA（国际体力活动问卷的简短版本）和久坐行为（久坐行为问卷）。主题分析表明，一般来说，参与者对 PA 和久坐行为有较好的了解。他们了解 PA 指南。他们对 PA 和非久坐行为持积极态度，称两者对慢性病的预防和治疗都很重要。定量分析表明，他们的 PA 水平处于中等至较高水平，且久坐时间较长。本研究支持 RDs 可以作为 PA 的优秀榜样的观点。尽管参与者有基本的知识，但在咨询时，RDs 可能会受益于关于 PA 和久坐行为的额外教育。
