Comparison of Nutrition Knowledge, Perceptions and Dietary Practices of Chiropractic Student Doctors at Three Points in their Chiropractic Training

1995 ◽  
Vol 95 (9) ◽  
pp. A67
Author(s):  
S.L. Bohanan ◽  
K.S. Kubena ◽  
W.A. McIntosh
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Chiropractic Student

Evaluation of Nutrition Knowledge and Dietary Recommendations by Coaches of Adolescent Brazilian Athletes

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Ridel Juzwiak ◽  
Fabio Ancona-Lopez
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Mass Gain ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Knowledge Test ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Fat Diets

The objectives of this study were to describe the dietary practices recommended by coaches working with adolescent athletes and to assess their nutritional knowledge. During a regional competition in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, 55 coaches were interviewed. These coaches represented 22 cities with athletes enrolled in Olympic gymnastics, tennis, swimming, and judo events. A 3- section questionnaire was used to obtain data on demographic characteristics, dietary recommendations, and nutrition knowledge. Results showed that all coaches recommended general dietary practices during training, with no specific strategies for pre-, during-, and post-training periods. The main objectives of the recommendations for the training period were weight control and muscle mass gain. Deleterious weight control practices were recommended by 27% of the coaches. Specific dietary practices pre and post competition were recommended by 93% and 46% of the coaches, respectively. Participants responded correctly to 70% (SD = 3.2) of the nutrition knowledge questions, with no significant differences (p = .61) between sports. The knowledge test identified a tendency to overvalue proteins, excessively low-fat diets, and food myths. These findings indicate the importance of developing strategies that will enhance the nutritional training of coaches.

scholarly journals Assessment of Sport Nutrition Knowledge, Dietary Practices, and Sources of Nutrition Information in NCAA Division III Collegiate Athletes

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 2962
Author(s):  
Dylan J. Klein ◽  
Kaitlyn M. Eck ◽  
Alan J. Walker ◽  
Joseph K. Pellegrino ◽  
Daniel J. Freidenreich
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Ncaa Division Iii ◽  
Nutrition Information ◽  
Sport Nutrition ◽  
College Level ◽  
Division Iii ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Nutrition knowledge is a critical component of meeting sport nutrition guidelines. The present study aimed to evaluate the sport nutrition knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III (DIII) athletes using a validated questionnaire, and to assess the dietary practices and sources of nutrition information in this population. A total of 331 student-athletes (n = 149 males, n = 181 females, n = 1 no sex indicated) completed the questionnaire. The mean score for total sport nutrition knowledge was 6.49 ± 8.9 (range −49 to 49) with a mean percent (%) correct score of 36.9 ± 19.1%. Athletes who had a previous college-level nutrition course (n = 62) had significantly higher (p < 0.05) total sport nutrition, carbohydrate, and hydration knowledge compared to those who did not (n = 268). Individual sport athletes (n = 90) scored significantly higher (p < 0.05) on hydration and micronutrients knowledge than team sport athletes (n = 237), while females scored higher than males for hydration knowledge (p < 0.05). The majority of athletes reported sensible dietary habits, such as not frequently skipping meals and eating carbohydrate and protein foods peri-workout. Athletes also reported their primary sources of nutrition information, the top three sources being social media, coaches, and athletic trainers, despite most frequently rating registered dietitians/nutritionists as “extremely knowledgeable”. Despite low sport nutrition knowledge, NCAA DIII collegiate athletes practiced seemingly prudent dietary habits but lacked exposure to high-quality sources of nutrition information.

scholarly journals Elite Squash Players Nutrition Knowledge and Influencing Factors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ollie Turner ◽  
Nigel Mitchell ◽  
Alan Ruddock ◽  
Alison Purvis ◽  
Mayur Ranchordas
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Nutrition Information ◽  
Nutrition Support ◽  
Sport Nutrition ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Exercise Science ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
World Ranking

Abstract Background: There is a reported mismatch between macronutrient consumption and contemporary macronutrient guidelines in elite standard squash players. Suboptimal dietary practices could be due to a lack of nutrition knowledge among players. Subsequently, the purpose of this study was to assess the sports nutrition knowledge of elite squash players through the RNSKQ and provide an indication of whether players require nutrition support to increase their nutrition knowledge.Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed the nutrition knowledge of 77 elite squash players via the RNSKQ over the period of June 2020 to August 2020.Results: Players conveyed average nutrition knowledge with a mean RNSKQ score of 48.78 ± 10.06 (56.07 % ± 11.56 %). There were no significant differences in RNSKQ score between male and female players (p = .532). There was found to be a weak positive correlation between world ranking and RNSKQ score (r = .208) and age and RNSKQ score (r = .281). Players who had a relevant undergraduate degree (e.g. BSc Sport & Exercise Science) had significantly greater RNSKQ score than players with no qualifications (p = .022). Players who consulted a sports nutritionist to obtain their main source of nutrition information were shown to have significantly greater knowledge than those who acquired knowledge from a sports scientist (p = .01) or the internet / social media (p = .007).Conclusions: Players should consult with a sports nutritionist to increase their sport nutrition knowledge. Future research should quantify the effectiveness of a nutritional education intervention at increasing nutrition knowledge in players.

Development and validation of the Dental Nutrition Knowledge Competency Scale for low-income women

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 691-700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prageet K Sachdev ◽  
Jeanne Freeland-Graves ◽  
Mahsa Babaei
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Item Difficulty ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Low Income Women ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

AbstractObjective:To develop and validate a Dental Nutrition Knowledge Competency Scale to assess dental health-related nutrition knowledge of low-income women.Design:This is a cross-sectional study. A literature search for foods/dietary practices related to dental caries was conducted and the items were incorporated into an initial questionnaire. A panel of ten nutrition experts evaluated it for its content, readability and relevance, and a focus group of six low-income women determined its readability and comprehension. Then the questionnaire was administered to 150 low-income women. Construct validity was evaluated by item difficulty, item discrimination and factor analysis. Internal consistency reliability was tested via Cronbach’s α. In a sub-sample of forty women, test–retest reliability was established. Paired-sample t tests were conducted to examine differences between test scores at the two time points, 2 weeks apart.Settings:Community centres in low-income housing in Central Texas, USA.Participants:A total of 150 low-income women, aged 18–50 years; annual household income <250 % of the federal poverty level.Results:Item difficulty and discrimination analysis resulted in elimination of eight questions. Factor analysis identified twenty-four items that loaded on three factors related to knowledge. These included foods/dietary practices that affect dental caries, added sugars in foods and on food labels, and recommended frequency of oral hygiene practices. The subscales and the completed scale exhibited good internal consistency (mean 0·7 (sd 0·97)) and test–retest reliability (mean 0·8 (sd 0·013)).Conclusions:The Dental Nutrition Knowledge Competency Scale is a validated and reliable instrument to assess nutrition knowledge related to dental health in low-income women.

scholarly journals Eating Perception, Nutrition Knowledge and Body Image among Para-Athletes: Practical Challenges in Nutritional Support

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 3120
Author(s):  
Miwako Deguchi ◽  
Hisayo Yokoyama ◽  
Nobuko Hongu ◽  
Hitoshi Watanabe ◽  
Akira Ogita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Nutritional Support ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
The Body ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Dietary Practices

Limited information exists on dietary practices in para-athletes. The aim of this study was to clarify the actual situation of para-athletes’ dietary practice and to sort out the factors (i.e., eating perception, nutrition knowledge, and body image), that may hinder their dietary practices, and explored the practical challenges in nutritional support and improving nutrition knowledge for para-athletes. Thirty-two Japanese para-athletes (22 men) and 45 collegiate student athletes without disabilities (27 men) participated in the online survey. The questionnaire included demographic characteristics, eating perception, dietary practices, and nutrition knowledge. The Japanese version of the body appreciation scale was used to determine their body image. Para-athletes who answered that they knew their ideal amount and way of eating showed significantly higher body image scores (r = 0.604, p < 0.001). However, mean score for nutrition knowledge of para-athletes were significantly lower than collegiate student athletes (19.4 ± 6.8 vs. 24.2 ± 6.1 points, p = 0.001). Both groups did not identify a dietitian as the source of nutrition information or receiving their nutrition advice. The results indicate para-athletes have unique eating perceptions and inadequate nutrition knowledge. Future interventions are needed to examine nutritional supports and education in relation to the role of dietitians.

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