Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Clinical Nutrition
Date of Award
5-2018
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Michelle Lee, PhD, RDN, LDN, Committee Chair
Committee Members
Michelle Johnson, Elizabeth Lowe
Abstract
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are prone to certain diseases in their lifetime, such as osteoporosis. Absorption of calcium is essential to maintaining good bone health and preventing osteoporosis. This study examined primary care providers’ (PCPs) choice of calcium supplementation, as well as type of calcium supplementation, and the relationship between variables in the IDD population. Ten PCPs were asked to complete a 14-question web-based survey, with five surveys completed. Calcium citrate was the preferred supplement among respondents at 50%. Retrospective data was collected from patient records and included type of calcium supplement prescribed, bone density test results, and other variable factors. The type of calcium supplement prescribed did not affect bone density results in subjects with IDD. There was a weak significance between calcium supplement type and gender and vitamin D. It is of modest benefit to include vitamin D with calcium supplementation to enhance calcium absorption.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
McNabb, Rhonda, "Factors Impacting Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Results of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)" (2018). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3378. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3378
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.