Abstract：
BACKGROUND: Chronic diseases and polymedication increase the risk of food-drug interactions (FDIs) among the population, negatively impacting health. Nutritionists, as responsible for dietary planning, have a key role in preventing these events.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge about FDIs among a sample of Nutrition Sciences Bachelor students.
METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional observational study was conducted, involving 44 students from the 3rd and 4th academic years of different Portuguese universities during the 2023/2024 academic year. Participants completed a self-reported questionnaire, covering general and specific FDIs knowledge, academic background, and perceptions regarding FDIs importance and training adequacy.
RESULTS: Results revealed a general lack of FDIs knowledge among participants, particularly in identifying specific interactions and appropriate dietary management. While half of the students reported exposure to a subject dedicated to FDIs, only 18.18% considered the knowledge acquired sufficient. Nearly all participants (93.18%) expressed the need for further training in FDIs during their undergraduate course. Furthermore, none of the participants had received additional training or attended workshops on FDIs. Specifically, participants struggled to identify appropriate dietary choices in conjunction with certain medications. Moreover, only a minority of participants demonstrated awareness of the ideal timing for medication intake relative to food consumption. Despite these knowledge gaps, participants recognized the importance of FDIs knowledge for future clinical practice.
CONCLUSIONS: Bridging these knowledge gaps through targeted educational interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration is essential to ensure future nutrition professionals are equipped to address the complex challenges posed by FDIs in professional practice.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge about FDIs among a sample of Nutrition Sciences Bachelor students.
METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional observational study was conducted, involving 44 students from the 3rd and 4th academic years of different Portuguese universities during the 2023/2024 academic year. Participants completed a self-reported questionnaire, covering general and specific FDIs knowledge, academic background, and perceptions regarding FDIs importance and training adequacy.
RESULTS: Results revealed a general lack of FDIs knowledge among participants, particularly in identifying specific interactions and appropriate dietary management. While half of the students reported exposure to a subject dedicated to FDIs, only 18.18% considered the knowledge acquired sufficient. Nearly all participants (93.18%) expressed the need for further training in FDIs during their undergraduate course. Furthermore, none of the participants had received additional training or attended workshops on FDIs. Specifically, participants struggled to identify appropriate dietary choices in conjunction with certain medications. Moreover, only a minority of participants demonstrated awareness of the ideal timing for medication intake relative to food consumption. Despite these knowledge gaps, participants recognized the importance of FDIs knowledge for future clinical practice.
CONCLUSIONS: Bridging these knowledge gaps through targeted educational interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration is essential to ensure future nutrition professionals are equipped to address the complex challenges posed by FDIs in professional practice.
摘要：
背景：慢性病和多药物治疗增加了人群中食物-药物相互作用（FDIs）的风险，对健康产生负面影响。营养学家,负责饮食计划，在防止这些事件中发挥关键作用。
目的：评估营养科学学士学生样本中有关FDIs的知识。
方法：进行了描述性横断面观察研究，在2023/2024学年期间，涉及来自不同葡萄牙大学第三和第四学年的44名学生。参与者完成了一份自我报告的问卷，涵盖一般和具体的FDIs知识，学术背景,以及对FDI重要性和培训充分性的看法。
结果：结果显示参与者普遍缺乏FDIs知识，特别是在确定特定的相互作用和适当的饮食管理。虽然有一半的学生报告说接触过专门研究外国直接投资的科目，只有18.18%的人认为获得的知识足够。几乎所有参与者（93.18％）都表示需要在本科课程中对外国直接投资进行进一步培训。此外，没有任何参与者接受过额外的培训或参加过关于外国直接投资的讲习班。具体来说,参与者努力寻找与某些药物结合的适当饮食选择.此外，只有少数参与者意识到药物摄入相对于食物消耗的理想时间.尽管存在这些知识差距，参与者认识到FDIs知识对未来临床实践的重要性.
结论：通过有针对性的教育干预措施和跨学科合作来弥合这些知识差距对于确保未来的营养专业人员有能力应对FDI在专业实践中带来的复杂挑战至关重要。
目的：评估营养科学学士学生样本中有关FDIs的知识。
方法：进行了描述性横断面观察研究，在2023/2024学年期间，涉及来自不同葡萄牙大学第三和第四学年的44名学生。参与者完成了一份自我报告的问卷，涵盖一般和具体的FDIs知识，学术背景,以及对FDI重要性和培训充分性的看法。
结果：结果显示参与者普遍缺乏FDIs知识，特别是在确定特定的相互作用和适当的饮食管理。虽然有一半的学生报告说接触过专门研究外国直接投资的科目，只有18.18%的人认为获得的知识足够。几乎所有参与者（93.18％）都表示需要在本科课程中对外国直接投资进行进一步培训。此外，没有任何参与者接受过额外的培训或参加过关于外国直接投资的讲习班。具体来说,参与者努力寻找与某些药物结合的适当饮食选择.此外，只有少数参与者意识到药物摄入相对于食物消耗的理想时间.尽管存在这些知识差距，参与者认识到FDIs知识对未来临床实践的重要性.
结论：通过有针对性的教育干预措施和跨学科合作来弥合这些知识差距对于确保未来的营养专业人员有能力应对FDI在专业实践中带来的复杂挑战至关重要。
