Abstract We investigated factors that may relate to positive consequences in a web-based introductory nutrition course: age.

Abstract

We investigated factors that may relate to positive consequences in a web-based introductory nutrition course: age, sex prior nutrition knowledge, nutrition attitude, attitude toward technology, satisfaction with the instructor, and satisfaction with mate interaction. Fifty-four students completed pre-post reviews of knowledge, attitudes, and course satisfaction. When adjusted for multiple variables, satisfaction with the instructor and prior nutrition knowledge related to achievement in nutrition knowledge from pre- to posttest Age, satisfaction with the instructor, and prior nutrition knowledge predicted course grade. Satisfaction with the instructor and satisfaction with fellow interaction related to self-reported learning. Satisfaction with fellow interaction, satisfaction with ...