Nutrition practices and knowledge of college varsity athletes: a follow-up.
The purpose of this study was to determine nutrition knowledge and behavior of division IA college athletes and to compare such knowledge and behavior with data from a similar survey conducted in 1992. Surveys with distribution instructions and statements of confidentiality were sent randomly to strength and conditioning coordinators (SCCs) at 16 universities. Survey results indicated that women (60.6%) received more nutrition information than men (49.5). SCCs and athletic trainers were the primary nutrition sources for men, whereas university classes and nutritionists were primary for women. Much information was obtained from arguable sources such as magazines, family members, and coaches. Only 3, 11.7, and 29.5% correctly identified recommended percents of total calorie intake for protein, fat, and carbohydrates, respectively. Thirty-seven percent correctly identified the role of vitamins and 54.4% for protein. Creatine and vitamin/mineral supplements were the most common for men and women, respectively. Despite previous recommendations regarding nutrition education of high-level athletes, diminutive changes have occurred in the past 6 years.
Jacobson
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Department of Health and Human Performance, School of Applied Health and Educational Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater 74078, USA.
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Ransone
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003401:Creatine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003625:Data Collection; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015438:Health Behavior; D006266:Health Education / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017678:Sex Distribution; D013177:Sports / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States; D014815:Vitamins
D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D014815:Vitamins; D003401:Creatine