Development of an accreditation system for dietary and nutrition related education resources.
10.4163/jnh.2014.47.2.145
- Author:
Ji Myung KIM
1
;
Kyoung Ae LEE
;
Yoo Kyoung PARK
;
Kyung Hea LEE
;
Sang Woo OH
;
Hee Seung LEE
Author Information
1. Food and Nutrition Major, Division of Food Science and Culinary Arts, Shinhan University, Dongducheon 480-777, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
accreditation system;
accreditation procedures;
accreditation committee;
certificates;
dietary and nutrition related education materials
- MeSH:
Accreditation*;
Education*;
Health Promotion;
Humans;
Interviews as Topic;
Learning;
Nutritionists
- From:Journal of Nutrition and Health
2014;47(2):145-156
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to establish accreditation systems of reliable educational materials for nutrition and dietary life which could be used in schools, workplace, and health promotion. METHODS: The study was conducted from April 2011 to October 2011. Literature reviews, institutional visits, and telephone interviews were conducted. Expert meetings and advisory councils were held in order to receive feedback on development of the accreditation systems. A survey was conducted for the accreditation procedures on 143 professionals, including professors, researchers, health and medical experts, teachers, nutrition teachers, dietitians, and clinical nutritionists. RESULTS: The final procedure of the developed accreditation system was finalized as follows: 1) receiving application twice per year 2) complete desk review (written evaluation) by three reviewers within two months, 3) board review (all board members) and decision, and 4) no-tification of results. The accreditation system is set for printed materials, web-site, and materials for activities. The certificate and accreditation mark is issued to the final certified educational materials. Expiration date is established only for the web-site form. The accreditation length lasts for two years, and can be extended by renewal application. CONCLUSION: The dietary and nutrition related materials, which are certificated by this accreditation system, could impart reliable information and knowledge to both learners and educators, and help them in effective selection of educational materials. Therefore, this accreditation system might be expected to increase satisfaction for teaching and learning about nutrition and healthy dietary life.
