A comparison of two methods for teaching principles of the fat-controlled, low sodium diet

This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of a slide-tape recording presentation in teaching basic principles of the fat -controlled, low sodium diet. Thirty male subjects of the study sample were randomly assigned to one of two equal groups. One group was taught principles of the diet by a slide-tape recording presentation an d the other by a verbal diet instruction. After instruction, each subject completed a questionnaire and post-test. Then the counseling session resumed. Time was recorded for each session. An evaluation also was completed . Results from the post-test indicated no significant difference between the groups, however, the dietitian' s time was shorter f or the slide-tape group. Therefore, both the slide - tape and the verbal diet instruction have the same degree of effectiveness in teaching basic principles of the fat controlled, low sodium diet. How ever, the slide -tape is a more efficient method, in regard to time.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Master

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Nutrition

Grantor

Texas Woman's University

Year dc:date.issued

1989

Author dc:creator

• Berg, Regina Elizabeth

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Wright, Doris

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Stone, Karen
• Morrow, Sydney

• Cardiovascular system
• Nutrition counseling
• Diet therapy
• Low-fat diet
• Study and teaching
• Audio-visual aids
• Education
• Nutrition

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11274/8559

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:twu-ir.tdl.org:11274/8559