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Solly H, Badenhorst CE, McCauley M, Slater GJ, Gifford JA, Erueti B, Beck KL. Athlete Preferences for Nutrition Education: Development of and Findings from a Quantitative Survey. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15112519. [PMID: 37299484 DOI: 10.3390/nu15112519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Nutrition education (NE) is one of several strategies aimed at enhancing the dietary intake of athletes. This study investigated NE preferences of New Zealand and Australian athletes competing nationally and internationally. Athletes (n = 124, 22 (18, 27) years, female 54.8%) from 22 sports completed an online survey, with responses analysed using descriptive statistics. Teaching techniques considered 'extremely effective' were life examples (47.6% of athletes), hands-on activities (30.6%), and discussions with a facilitator (30.6%). Setting personal nutrition goals was important to most athletes (83.9%), along with two-way feedback with a facilitator (75.0%). General nutrition topics considered 'essential' were energy requirements (52.9%), hydration (52.9%), and nutrient deficiencies (43.3%). Performance topics considered 'essential' were recovery (58.1%), pre-exercise nutrition (51.6%), nutrition during exercise (50.0%), and energy requirements for training (49.2%). Athletes preferred a 'combination of in-person group and one-on-one sessions' (25% of athletes), 'one-on one sessions' (19.2%) and 'in-person group sessions' (18.3%), with only 13.3% interested in 'exclusively online delivery'. Sessions of 31-60 min (61.3% of athletes) held monthly (37.5%) and undertaken with athletes of the same sporting calibre (61.3%) were favoured by the participants. The preferred facilitator was a performance dietitian or nutritionist (82.1% of athletes), who had knowledge of the sport (85.5%), experience in sports nutrition (76.6%), and credibility (73.4%). This research provides novel insights into the factors that need to be considered when designing and implementing nutrition education for athletes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hayley Solly
- School of Sport Exercise and Nutrition, College of Health, Massey University, Private Bag 102904, Auckland 0745, New Zealand
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- School of Sport Exercise and Nutrition, College of Health, Massey University, Private Bag 102904, Auckland 0745, New Zealand
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- School of Sport Exercise and Nutrition, College of Health, Massey University, Private Bag 102904, Auckland 0745, New Zealand
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- School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD 4556, Australia
- Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia
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- Discipline of Exercise and Sport Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Massey University, Palmerston North 4472, New Zealand
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- School of Sport Exercise and Nutrition, College of Health, Massey University, Private Bag 102904, Auckland 0745, New Zealand
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Gao Z, Wang S, Peng L, Sun L, Qiu P, Bai B, Zhang Q, Wu J, Zha Y, Zhu F, Wang Q. Comparison of the Effects of Different Forms of Nutrition Education on Adolescent Male Soccer Players. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13803. [PMID: 36360683 PMCID: PMC9658494 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to compare the educational effects on nutrition knowledge of two teaching methods targeting adolescent male soccer players through learning online from WeChat account articles (WeChat group) or taking classroom courses (classroom group). The study investigates whether such teaching methods can improve self-efficacy and nutrition knowledge for athletes. A total of 41 U15 (age 15) youth male soccer players, 21 in the classroom group and 20 in the WeChat group, participated in the experiment by receiving the same nutrition education separately for 12 weeks. An athlete nutrition KAP questionnaire and self-efficacy questionnaire were conducted before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 6 weeks and 12 weeks after the intervention. As a result, the nutritional knowledge score and the total score of the athlete nutrition KAP questionnaire in the classroom group increased significantly and were notably higher than those in the WeChat group. Self-efficacy scores improved significantly in both groups. In conclusion, the study showed that the level of nutritional knowledge of U15 male soccer players was mediocre, and both forms of nutrition education can significantly improve the level of nutritional knowledge and self-efficacy of the players. In comparison, the educational effect of classroom teaching is significantly greater and more consistent than that of learning from WeChat public articles.
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- Ziyu Gao
- National Institute of Sports Medicine, National Testing & Research Center for Sports Nutrition, 1 Anding Road, Beijing 100029, China
- Sports Science College, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China
- Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing 100037, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- National Institute of Sports Medicine, National Testing & Research Center for Sports Nutrition, 1 Anding Road, Beijing 100029, China
- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Beijing Football Association, Beijing 100050, China
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- The First Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- National Institute of Sports Medicine, National Testing & Research Center for Sports Nutrition, 1 Anding Road, Beijing 100029, China
- School of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- National Institute of Sports Medicine, National Testing & Research Center for Sports Nutrition, 1 Anding Road, Beijing 100029, China
- School of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- National Institute of Sports Medicine, National Testing & Research Center for Sports Nutrition, 1 Anding Road, Beijing 100029, China
- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- National Institute of Sports Medicine, National Testing & Research Center for Sports Nutrition, 1 Anding Road, Beijing 100029, China
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- National Institute of Sports Medicine, National Testing & Research Center for Sports Nutrition, 1 Anding Road, Beijing 100029, China
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The effectiveness of nutrition education programmes on improving dietary intake in athletes: a systematic review. Br J Nutr 2020; 125:1359-1373. [DOI: 10.1017/s0007114520003694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AbstractNutrition education programmes for athletes aim to enhance nutrition knowledge and more importantly support positive dietary change to enhance performance, health and well-being. This systematic review assessed changes in the dietary intakes of athletes in response to nutrition education programmes. A search was conducted which included studies providing quantitative dietary intake assessment of athletes of any calibre aged between 12 and 65 years in response to a nutrition education programme. Standardised differences (effect sizes) were calculated (when possible) for each dietary parameter. The search yielded 6285 papers with twenty-two studies (974 participants (71·9 % female)) eligible for inclusion. Studies described athletes competing at high school (n 3) through to college level or higher (n 19). Study designs were either single arm with an intervention-only group (twelve studies; n 241) or double arm including an intervention and control group (ten studies; n 689). No control groups received an alternative or ‘sham’ intervention. Face-to-face lectures (9/22) and individual nutrition counselling (6/22) were the most common education interventions. Non-weighed, 3-d diet records (10/22) were the most frequently utilised dietary assessment method. Although 14/22 studies (n 5 single and n 9 double) reported significant change in at least one nutrition parameter, dietary changes were inconsistent. Poor study quality and heterogeneity of methods prohibit firm conclusions regarding overall intervention success or superior types of educational modalities. Of note, carbohydrate intakes ‘post-intervention’ when assessed often failed to meet recommended guidelines (12/17 studies). Given the substantial investment made in nutrition education interventions with athletes, there is a need for well-designed and rigorous research to inform future best practice.
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Sports nutrition interventions: A systematic review of behavioural strategies used to promote dietary behaviour change in athletes. Appetite 2020; 150:104645. [PMID: 32112958 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2020.104645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Designing and implementing successful dietary interventions is integral to the role of sports nutrition professionals. Despite this, no review has evaluated sports nutrition interventions and consequently their active ingredients are not defined. This systematic review aimed to identify the behavioural strategies used in sports nutrition interventions and to explore any relationship between the strategies employed and intervention effects. SPORTDiscus, MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed, and SCOPUS were searched for behavioural interventions that aimed to change athletes' dietary behaviour. Behavioural interventions were eligible for inclusion provided pre and post-measures of dietary intake were reported. The protocol adheres to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols (PRISMA-P). Each study was coded against the "Template for Intervention Description and Replication" (TIDieR) checklist and the Behaviour change technique (BCT) taxonomy v1. Only 19 BCTs are currently employed within sports nutrition interventions suggesting that 80% of the available BCTs are not being used. Only three studies were theory informed and the standard of reporting across all studies requires substantial improvement. However, the majority of studies reported changes in athletes' dietary behaviour post-intervention. This review highlights an absence of evidence-informed approaches defining the professional practice of sports nutrition and illuminates a limited application of BCTs within the sports nutrition field. Consequently, the authors provide a framework and guide for intervention development to increase rigour and effectiveness of future sports nutrition interventions. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42018072283.
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