A systematic review update of athletes’ nutrition knowledge and association with dietary intake

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-36
Author(s):  
Amy Janiczak ◽  
Brooke Devlin ◽  
Adrienne Forsyth ◽  
Gina Trakman
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Quantitative Measure ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Included Study ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Modifiable Factors ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Diet Intake ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Athletes’ dietary intakes sometimes do not meet sports nutrition guidelines. Nutrition knowledge (NK) is one factor that may influence dietary intake, but NK measurement tools are often outdated or unvalidated, and results regarding athletes’ NK are equivocal. The aims of this systematic review were to update previous systematic reviews by examining athletes’ NK and to assess the relationship between athletes’ general NK, sport NK and dietary intake. MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, and Cochrane were searched for studies published between November 2015 and November 2020, that provided a quantitative measure of NK and described the NK tool used. Twenty-eight studies were included; study quality was assessed using JBI checklists and data on NK score, diet intake was extracted. Eight studies utilised validated, up-to-date NK measurement tools. Mean general and sport NK% scores varied between 40.2% ± 12.4 and 70 % ± 9. Mean protein and carbohydrate consumption were 1.1-3.4 g/kg.bw/day and 2.4-4.6 g/kg.bw/day, respectively. Weak-to-moderate, positive associations were found between NK and positive dietary behaviours. Due to a wide variety of NK measurement tools used, it is difficult to synthesise results to determine overall NK in athletes. Overall, there appears to be a low standard of knowledge. Quality of measurement tools for NK has improved but remains an issue. Future studies should use relevant, current validated NK tools, or validate tools in their study population. More research is needed into the relationship between NK and other modifiable factors influencing dietary intake.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Addictive Eating and Dietary Intake: A Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Kirrilly M. Pursey ◽  
Janelle Skinner ◽  
Mark Leary ◽  
Tracy Burrows
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Food Addiction ◽  
Dietary Advice ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Treatment Approaches ◽  
Yale Food Addiction Scale ◽  
Refined Carbohydrates ◽  
The Relationship

(1) Background: Research suggests that certain foods may have addictive effects; however, no reviews have systematically appraised studies in this area. The aims of this review were to determine the nutrients, foods and dietary patterns associated with addictive eating. (2) Methods: Published studies up to November 2020 were identified through searches of 6 electronic databases. Eligible studies included those in in children and adults that reported dietary intakes of individuals with ‘food addiction’. (3) Results: Fifteen studies (n = 12 in adults and n = 3 in children/adolescents with Yale Food Addiction Scale defined ‘food addiction’) were included. Foods commonly associated with addictive eating were those high in a combination of fat and refined carbohydrates. Generally, intakes of energy, carbohydrates and fats were significantly higher in individuals with addictive eating compared to those without. (4) Conclusions: Due to the heterogeneity in study methodologies and outcomes across included studies, it is difficult to conclude if any specific foods, nutrients or dietary patterns facilitate an addictive process. Further research is needed to elucidate potential associations. However, present addictive eating treatment approaches could incorporate individualised dietary advice targeting foods high in fat and refined carbohydrates.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of nutrition education programmes on improving dietary intake in athletes: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Aimee Boidin ◽  
Ryan Tam ◽  
Lachlan Mitchell ◽  
Gregory R. Cox ◽  
Helen O’Connor
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
College Level ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Education Interventions

Abstract Nutrition 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.

Dietary Intake, Body Composition, and Nutrition Knowledge of Irish Dancers

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
Jasmine Challis ◽  
Roisin Cahalan ◽  
Phil Jakeman ◽  
Orfhlaith Nibhriain ◽  
Linda Cronin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Sport Nutrition ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Food Diaries ◽  
High Level

Irish dance requires lengthy, intensive training to perform at a high level in competitions and professionally. Irish dancers have been known to have high injury rates. Appropriate nutrient and fluid intakes have been shown to minimize the risk of fatigue and injury during training and performance in sport, but there is a lack of evidence as to whether and how this might apply in Irish dance. Forty adult Irish dancers, 35 females (age 21 ± 3 years) and five males (aged 27 ± 8 years), professionals or in full time training, were recruited for this study to investigate nutrition knowledge, dietary intake, and body composition. Participants were asked to complete "The Sport Nutrition Questionnaire," a sport- and dance-specific nutrition knowledge questionnaire, 4 day estimated food diaries, and under-take a dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan to assess body composition. Food diaries were analyzed using Dietplan 7. Reported energy, fiber, iron (females), magnesium (females), selenium, iodine (females), and folate (females) intakes were below United Kingdom dietary reference values. Fruit and vegetable intakes were low: 2.7 ± 1.4 portions per day. Sixteen percent of days reported contained no fruits or vegetables. Mean body mass index (BMI) for 35 female participants was 23.2 ± 3.3 kg/m2, mean BMI for five male participants was 22.2 ± 1.6 kg/m2. Mean body fat measured by DXA in 18 female participants was 33.4% ± 6.9%, which was higher than seen in other dance populations. Mean lean mass was 40.8 ± 5.6 kg. Mean score for the nutrition knowledge questionnaire in which the maximum score is 65, was 30.5 ± 7.6 (47% ± 11.7%), range: 9 to 44 (14% to 68%). The ability of the Irish dancers to correctly identify foods as being high or low in carbohydrate, protein, and fat varied widely. Body composition did not correlate with intake of any nutrient but did correlate with nutrition knowledge questionnaire score (r = -.663, p < 0.001). Given the dietary intakes and nutrition knowledge exhibited by the dancers in this study, further work is needed to inform and improve diets and support the demands of Irish dance.

scholarly journals Relationship between nutrition knowledge and dietary intake

2014 ◽  
Vol 111 (10) ◽  
pp. 1713-1726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inge Spronk ◽  
Charina Kullen ◽  
Catriona Burdon ◽  
Helen O'Connor
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Original Research ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
The Relationship

The present systematic review examined the relationship between nutrition knowledge and dietary intake in adults (mean age ≥ 18 years). Relevant databases were searched from the earliest record until November 2012. Search terms included: nutrition; diet or food knowledge and energy intake; feeding behaviour; diet; eating; nutrient or food intake or consumption. Included studies were original research articles that used instruments providing quantitative assessment of both nutrition knowledge and dietary intake and their statistical association. The initial search netted 1 193 393 potentially relevant articles, of which twenty-nine were eligible for inclusion. Most of them were conducted in community populations (n22) with fewer (n7) in athletic populations. Due to the heterogeneity of methods used to assess nutrition knowledge and dietary intake, a meta-analysis was not possible. The majority of the studies (65·5 %: community 63·6 %; athletic 71·4 %) reported significant, positive, but weak (r< 0·5) associations between higher nutrition knowledge and dietary intake, most often a higher intake of fruit and vegetables. However, study quality ranged widely and participant representation from lower socio-economic status was limited, with most participants being tertiary educated and female. Well-designed studies using validated methodologies are needed to clarify the relationship between nutrition knowledge and dietary intake. Diet quality scores or indices that aim to evaluate compliance to dietary guidelines may be particularly valuable for assessing the relationship between nutrition knowledge and dietary intake. Nutrition knowledge is an integral component of health literacy and as low health literacy is associated with poor health outcomes, contemporary, high-quality research is needed to inform community nutrition education and public health policy.

Hop Testing Lacks Strong Association With Key Outcome Variables After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 511-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin M. Losciale ◽  
Garrett Bullock ◽  
Christina Cromwell ◽  
Leila Ledbetter ◽  
Laura Pietrosimone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Included Study ◽  
Knee Function ◽  
Subjective Report ◽  
Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction ◽  
Anterior Cruciate ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Strength Of Association

Background:Single-legged hop tests are commonly used assessments in return to sport (RTS) testing after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Although these tests are commonly used, their predictive validity has not yet been established.Purpose:To determine the strength of association between hop testing and RTS, knee reinjury, subjective report of knee function, and posttraumatic knee osteoarthritis (PTOA) after primary ACLR. Secondarily, to determine whether hop testing is able to predict a favorable result on the same outcome variables.Study Design:Systematic review.Methods:A systematic, computer-assisted literature search was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov. The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines were followed when conducting and reporting this review. Primary outcome variables for this review were self-report of knee function, return to preinjury level of activity, presence of reinjury, and presence of PTOA. The Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Levels of Evidence tool was used to assess the level of evidence for each included study. Quality assessment of each included study was performed through use of a modified Downs and Black scale. Available metrics were tabulated based on outcome variables.Results:Overall, 21 studies (4476 patients) met inclusion for this review. The majority of evidence (95.2%) was of moderate to high methodologic quality. The most commonly associated outcome measure was the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, with Pearson correlation coefficients ranging from 0.20 to 0.60. The strength of association between the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and hop testing ranged from −0.10 to 0.62 in 4 studies. In all, 10 studies examined the relationship between hop testing and RTS, with variable association statistics reported. No meaningful association was found between hop testing and knee reinjury in 2 studies. Worse preoperative hop testing was associated with PTOA in 1 study.Conclusion:Hop testing appears to possess fair association to subjective report of knee function measured by the KOOS and IKDC and a patient’s ability to RTS after ACLR. Insufficient evidence is available to determine the relationship between hop testing and PTOA and knee reinjury. Predictive validity cannot be established based on available literature.

scholarly journals Associations between maternal urinary iodine assessment, dietary iodine intakes and neurodevelopmental outcomes in the child: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna M. Monaghan ◽  
Maria S. Mulhern ◽  
Emeir M. McSorley ◽  
J. J. Strain ◽  
Matthew Dyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
Urinary Iodine ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Cognitive Outcomes ◽  
World Health ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes

Abstract Objective Mild to moderate iodine deficiency during pregnancy has been associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring. Few research studies to date combine assessment of urinary iodine (UIC and/or ICr), biomarkers that best reflect dietary intake, with reported dietary intake of iodine rich foods in their assessment of iodine deficiency. Thus, a systematic review was conducted to incorporate both these important measures. Design Using PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted in three electronic databases (EMBASE®, MedLine® and Web of Science®) from January 1970–March 2021. Quality assessment was undertaken using the Newcastle Ottawa Scale. Eligible studies included reported assessment of iodine status through urinary iodine (UIC and/or ICr) and/or dietary intake measures in pregnancy alongside neurodevelopmental outcomes measured in the children. Data extracted included study author, design, sample size, country, gestational age, child age at testing, cognitive tests, urinary iodine assessment (UIC in μg/L and/or ICr in μg/g), dietary iodine intake assessment and results of associations for the assessed cognitive outcomes. Results Twelve studies were included with nine reporting women as mild-moderately iodine deficient based on World Health Organization (WHO) cut-offs for urinary iodine measurements < 150 μg/l, as the median UIC value in pregnant women. Only four of the nine studies reported a negative association with child cognitive outcomes based on deficient urinary iodine measurements. Five studies reported urinary iodine measurements and dietary intakes with four of these studies reporting a negative association of lower urinary iodine measurements and dietary iodine intakes with adverse offspring neurodevelopment. Milk was identified as the main dietary source of iodine in these studies. Conclusion The majority of studies classified pregnant women to be mild-moderately iodine deficient based on urinary iodine assessment (UIC and/or ICr) and/or dietary intakes, with subsequent offspring neurodevelopment implications identified. Although a considerable number of studies did not report an adverse association with neurodevelopmental outcomes, these findings are still supportive of ensuring adequate dietary iodine intakes and urinary iodine monitoring throughout pregnancy due to the important role iodine plays within foetal neurodevelopment. This review suggests that dietary intake data may indicate a stronger association with cognitive outcomes than urinary iodine measurements alone. The strength of this review distinguishes results based on cognitive outcome per urinary iodine assessment strategy (UIC and/or ICr) with dietary data. Future work is needed respecting the usefulness of urinary iodine assessment (UIC and/or ICr) as an indicator of deficiency whilst also taking account of dietary intakes.

The relationship between food label use and dietary intake in adults: A systematic review

Appetite ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 138 ◽  
pp. 280-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Anastasiou ◽  
Michelle Miller ◽  
Kacie Dickinson
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Food Label Use ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Label Use

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Serum β-Carotene Concentrations and Reported Dietary β-Carotene Intakes Is Moderated by BMI in U.S. Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 72-72
Author(s):  
Ambria Crusan ◽  
Ryan Demmer ◽  
Marla Reicks ◽  
Susan Raatz
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
The United States ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Obesity Class ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Β Carotene

Abstract Objectives Serum β-carotene (BC) concentrations are not reflective of dietary BC status as serum concentrations can vary as a result of intake, lifestyle factors, adiposity, and physiological factors related to digestion and absorption. Longitudinal studies have shown a positive relationship between serum carotenoids and dietary BC intake, but the role of body mass index (BMI), as a surrogate for adiposity, in predicting serum BC concentrations is not well understood. The primary objective was to determine the role of BMI in the association between reported dietary BC intakes and serum BC concentrations. Methods Relationships between serum BC and reported dietary intake of BC were estimated using data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES)/What We Eat in America (WWEIA) survey 2003–2006 for 2580 male and non-pregnant female participants aged 20–85 years in the United States (US). The distributions of reported dietary and serum BC concentrations were skewed, therefore natural log (ln) was used to transform the data. Multivariable linear regression estimated serum BC concentrations based on reported dietary intake of BC adjusted for age, sex, race/ethnicity. Additional models were run by BMI category (normal, overweight, obesity class I, obesity class II, and obesity class III). Results Mean serum BC concentrations were 14.59 ± 0.1 μg/dL, BMI was 27.80 ± 0.1 kg/m2,  and reported dietary intakes of BC were 828.82 ± 0.06 μg. A moderate association was present between serum BC and reported dietary BC intake, r = 0.30, P &lt; 0.0001. When assessed according to BMI categories, the multivariable linear model shows attenuation of the β coefficient from 0.21 to 0.16, 0.12, 0.12, and 0.13 for the respective BMI categories. Conclusions In a representative sample of U.S. adults, there was a moderate association present between reported dietary BC intakes and serum BC concentrations. Additionally, the relationship between serum BC concentrations and reported dietary BC intakes was moderated by BMI, suggesting individuals with an increased BMI and/or body fat percentage may have a greater risk of low serum BC concentrations despite dietary BC intake. Funding Sources N/A.

scholarly journals Free-Living Dietary Intake in Tactical Personnel and Implications for Nutrition Practice: A Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 3502
Author(s):  
Kristen L. MacKenzie-Shalders ◽  
Angela V. Tsoi ◽  
Ka Wing Lee ◽  
Charlene Wright ◽  
Gregory R. Cox ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Optimal Health ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Military Law ◽  
Nutrition And Dietetics

Tactical personnel (including military, law enforcement, and fire and rescue) are responsible for ensuring national and public safety. Dietary intake is an important consideration to support optimal health and performance. The aims of this systematic review were to: (1) describe the reported free-living dietary intake (energy and macronutrients) of tactical personnel, and (2) describe the practical implications of reported dietary intakes to support the physical and dietary requirements of tactical personnel. A systematic search of databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and Web of Science) was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. English and full text research articles were identified and screened against inclusion and exclusion criteria. Demographic and dietary intake data were extracted, tabulated, and synthesized narratively. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Criteria Checklist. Twenty-two studies (15 military, 4 law enforcement, and 2 fire and rescue) were eligible to inform this review. The volume of evidence suggested that tactical personnel met dietary protein and exceeded dietary fat recommendations but failed to meet energy and carbohydrate recommendations. Therefore, practical approaches to support optimized energy, fat and carbohydrate intake in tactical personnel is important.

EFECTIVENESS OF INTERVENTIONS TO OPTIMISE DIETARY INTAKES IN THE FIRST 1000 DAYS OF LIFE IN INDIGENOUS CHILDREN: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-31
Author(s):  
Oyepeju Onifade ◽  
Lucy Kocanda ◽  
Tracy Schumacher ◽  
Megan Rollo ◽  
Kym Rae ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Target Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Included Study ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Dietary Intakes

Abstract Objective: Indigenous infants are disproportionately more likely to have negative outcomes compared to non-Indigenous infants with sub-optimal nutrition in the first 1000 days playing a major role. This review aimed to systematically assess the effectiveness of interventions designed to optimise dietary intake and/or nutrition-related behaviours among Indigenous infants globally, and to identify whether Indigenous populations were involved in the co-design of the intervention. Design: Articles published before June 2020 that reported nutrition-related interventions and outcomes for Indigenous infants were identified from a database search. Data extracted included study aims and design, target population, geographical location, the health condition of the participants, intervention characteristics, and outcomes. A narrative synthesis consisting of effects and acceptability of the interventions and involvement of participants in the study design were highlighted. Settings: Population-based intervention studies that focused on improving dietary intakes and/or nutrition-related behaviours of Indigenous infants in the first 1000 days of life were included in this review. Results: Of the 2784 studies identified, three studies met the inclusion criteria. These were conducted among two Indigenous tribes in Guatemala and the United States of America. Two studies reported the food and nutrient intake of participants with one study showing an improvement in dietary intake of the infants. Only one study reported community participation in the study design, intervention design and implementation, and acceptability of the intervention by the participants. Conclusion: Engaging Indigenous communities throughout the entire process of nutrition interventions could have beneficial effects through improved outcomes in the first 1000 days of life.

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