| Dietitians' attitudes, perceptions, and usage patterns for fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18334048 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: New fresh-cut fruit and vegetable products are being developed worldwide. Nutrition educators' perceptions of these products were studied. METHODS: Professional dietitians in Nova Scotia were asked to complete a questionnaire on their use of fresh-cut produce. The questionnaire also elicited their attitudes and perceptions about the convenience, taste/quality, nutrition/health benefits, cost, and safety of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. RESULTS: Sixty-three percent of respondents reported eating five to six servings of fruit and vegetables a day. This group most frequently consumed fresh-cut fruit as snacks or dessert, and vegetables in stir-fry dishes or salads or cooked with meals. In general, fresh-cut fruit and vegetables were perceived as convenient, safe, and nutritious. While approximately 50% of participants felt fresh-cut produce did not differ in taste from whole fresh produce, almost the same number considered whole fresh produce superior in taste. CONCLUSIONS: Dietitians have a generally positive perception of fresh-cut products; however, there is uncertainty about the nutritional value, cost/benefit, and use of the products. Dietitians require more information on the nutrient value of these products and on suggested alternative uses. Attention should be paid to developing fresh-cut products that have good sensory quality. |
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Authors:
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Katherine A Sanford; Elizabeth M Johnston; Jennifer L Porter; Judith Lowe; Debra M Oxby |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian journal of dietetic practice and research : a publication of Dietitians of Canada = Revue canadienne de la pratique et de la recherche en diététique : une publication des Diététistes du Canada Volume: 69 ISSN: 1486-3847 ISO Abbreviation: Can J Diet Pract Res Publication Date: 2008 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-12 Completed Date: 2008-05-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9811151 Medline TA: Can J Diet Pract Res Country: Canada |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 7-13 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre, Kentville, NS. |
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Adult Attitude to Health Consumer Product Safety* Cost-Benefit Analysis Dietetics* Female Food Handling / methods* Food Preservation / methods Fruit / standards* Humans Male Middle Aged Nova Scotia Nutritive Value Questionnaires Vegetables / standards* |
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