#NVIVO ALTERNATIVES PROFESSIONAL#
Unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models examined demographic and professional characteristics associated with beliefs about the nutrition, consumer awareness, and labeling of PB dairy alternatives, and examined if personal dietary preference predicted nutrition recommendations on dairy and dairy alternatives. Close-ended survey responses were analyzed in SPSS. Comments and open-ended survey responses were coded in NVivo using a template approach and analyzed by themes. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by health professionals (n=191) in response to a request for public comment on the nutrition and use of dairy terms on PB product labels, and (2) a national survey of healthcare professionals’ (n=417) beliefs on the nutrition and labeling of PB dairy alternatives, personal dietary habits, and professional recommendations on dairy and dairy alternatives. Two methods were used: (1) analysis of all public comments submitted the U.S. healthcare professionals’ beliefs and recommendations regarding dairy and PB dairy alternatives. Healthcare providers are key sources of nutrition information for U.S. However, because PB dairy alternatives are nutritionally different from dairy, there is concern that consumers of these products may unknowingly fall short on essential nutrients in their diet. With this, has come an increase in consumption of PB alternatives to animal food products, including alternatives to dairy. Plant-based (PB) dietary patterns have seen an upsurge in popularity over the past two decades.