scholarly journals Relationships between body image, nutritional supplement use, and attitudes towards doping in sport among adolescent boys: implications for prevention programs

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zali Yager ◽  
Jennifer A O’Dea
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Nutritional Supplement ◽  
Adolescent Boys ◽  
Supplement Use

scholarly journals Study protocol for Goodform - a classroom-based intervention to enhance body image and prevent doping and supplement use in adolescent boys

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Rachel Doley ◽  
Siân Alexandra McLean ◽  
Scott Griffiths ◽  
Zali Yager
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Adolescent Boys ◽  
Supplement Use

scholarly journals Nutritional supplements use, cost, source of information, and practices by Johannesburg North gym goers

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Gary Gabriels ◽  
Yoga Coopoo ◽  
Xavier Mc Creanor
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Protein Body ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Nutritional Supplements ◽  
Nutritional Supplement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
Benefit Risk Assessment

Background: Nutritional supplements are defined as any dietary supplement manufactured product that is generally intended to supplement the diet when taken by mouth as a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid. Currently, the use of nutritional supplements is on the increase worldwide, predominantly in Western countries but also more recently expanding to other parts of the world for what has become a multibillion-dollar global industry. As a result, consumer demand has caused the increase in the advertising and marketing of these products. This contributes to early exposure to nutritional supplements by potential consumers and is an influencing factor for the use of performance-enhancing and/or appearance substances by adolescents. For the nutritional supplement industry the container is thus the manifestation of innovative ideas for the enterprising business-minded mogul. For the consumer, body image and ideal body discrepancy, and social influences manifest in the belief that the perfection of body development cannot be achieved without the use of nutritional supplements. This makes the consumer a captive audience for the industry and a challenge for the health care provider when suggesting alternatives to nutritional supplements, based on cost- benefit, and risk assessment. Objective: To determine the association between commercial gym goers and nutritional supplements, in particular the commencement of use, reasons and purpose for use, and the financial and risk implications of use. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire based on a cross-sectional quantitative design and systematic convenience sampling was given to the 364 recruited males and female gym goers. Results: This study’s finding shows that the main reasons why females attend gyms are for muscle gain (57%), weight loss (48%), staying healthy (47%), and a ‘spiritual motive’ (39%) In males, it is predominantly for muscle gain (54%). Protein supplements were the most popular products that were consumed (84%) followed by carbohydrates (72%) and vitamins (71%). It was found that the consumption of nutritional supplements often starts at high school age and continues into adulthood. The analysis shows that natural source protein products are better priced than nutritional supplement products. Conclusion: The study shows the importance of educating gym goers, the general public, and the guardians of minors to make a behaviour change towards nutritional supplement consumption. The change should also incorporate a cost-benefit risk assessment which is practical for the consumer when comparing supplement use as alternative sources of protein. Keywords: alternative protein, body image, cost, gender, spiritual motives

A look at nutritional supplement use in adolescents

2004 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 508-516 ◽  
Author(s):  
A BELL ◽  
K DORSCH ◽  
D MCCREARY ◽  
R HOVEY
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Supplement ◽  
Supplement Use

scholarly journals Body Image, Confidence, And Media Influence: A Study Of Middle School Adolescents

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Granatino ◽  
Diana L. Haytko
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Media Influence ◽  
Adolescent Boys ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Hispanic Females ◽  
Black Females ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The Ideal

For years, we have all been aware of the medias portrayal of the ideal female as unreasonably thin. In recent years, portrayals of males as both thin and muscular have also appeared. While a myriad of research has shown that these images have negative effects on womens body image and self-confidence, few studies have examined what these images do to younger consumers, both female and male. This study examines these issues and also looks at the differences in influence by race. The results show that Hispanic females are the most likely to be influenced, followed by White females. Black females reported no influence. With respect to adolescent boys, only a few reported any influence at all.

Dietary Supplementation Habits and Perceptions of Supplement Use Among Elite Finnish Athletes

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 271-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anni Heikkinen ◽  
Antti Alaranta ◽  
Ilkka Helenius ◽  
Tommi Vasankari
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Nutritional Supplement ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
National Team ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
Olympic Athletes ◽  
Study Population

The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of dietary supplement (DS) use among elite Finnish athletes in 2002 and 2009. In 2009, the authors also wanted to examine the reasons for athletes’ DS use, whether athletes feel they have experienced benefits from their supplement use, and whether athletes had had an opportunity to consult dietary specialists. Cross-sectional studies were conducted in 2002 and 2009 among Finnish Olympic athletes. Data were collected using semistructured questionnaires, mainly in national team camps. The study population in 2002 was 446 athletes, and in 2009 it was 372. The number of DS users was high in both study years (81% in 2002 and 73% in 2009). Vitamin D consumption was low in both 2002 and 2009 (0.7% and 2.0%, respectively). An increase was found in consumption of omega-3 fatty acids between study years (11% in 2002 and 19% in 2009; p = .002), and their regular use nearly doubled (8% and 15%, p = .002). For vitamin and mineral users, the main reason for DS use was to prevent nutritional deficiencies, and for nutritional supplement users the main reason was recovery from exercise. Only 27% of all athletes and 30% of DS users had an opportunity to consult dietary specialists in 2009. This survey shows that supplementation rates among elite Finnish athletes are high and there may be over- and underuse of some micronutrient supplements. There is a need for professional nutritional counseling among national elite athletes.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document