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Development of a resource to help consumers select nutrition supplements
1Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon, SK.
Summary
A new tool helps Canadians choose multivitamins, addressing knowledge gaps and barriers to supplement use. This resource was developed based on community and healthcare professional input to improve nutrition supplement selection.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Consumer Health Education
Background:
- Many Canadians do not meet recommended nutrient intakes through diet alone.
- Nutritional supplement use is a strategy to address nutrient shortfalls.
- Lack of knowledge presents a significant barrier to appropriate supplement use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an educational resource for consumers on selecting suitable nutrition supplements.
- To address identified barriers, particularly knowledge deficits, related to supplement use.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving three focus groups in low-income neighborhoods.
- Seven key informant interviews were conducted.
- Thematic analysis of transcribed discussions and interviews identified emergent themes.
Main Results:
- Three main themes emerged: barriers to supplement use, interdisciplinary issues, and consumer expectations for resources.
- Subthemes related to resource expectations were used to develop a new tool.
- The tool aims to assist consumers in selecting appropriate multivitamins.
Conclusions:
- A novel tool for multivitamin selection was created.
- Development was informed by exploring existing resources and interviewing stakeholders.
- The resource aligns with the expressed needs and beliefs of community members and healthcare professionals.
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