Effect on Patient Knowledge and Readiness to Change of a Brief Online Asynchronous Nutritional Education Program

This small pilot study used participants in a brief online asynchronous program. The criteria were people ages 18-65. Each volunteer participant gave written consent to participate and be evaluated during the program. Each volunteer participant answered the preprogram questionnaire, watched the virtually based PowerPoint presentation linked under YouTube, and then answered the same questionnaire to assess their new knowledge and willingness to change to a healthier lifestyle. The General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire was the tool used for evaluation. This small sample pilot study concluded that online educational programs for nutrition could increase nutritional knowledge amongst men and women adults.