scholarly journals The Effects of a Nutrition Education Intervention on Sports Nutrition Knowledge during a Competitive Season in Highly Trained Adolescent Swimmers

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2713
Author(s):  
Weelun Foo ◽  
Mark A. Faghy ◽  
Andy Sparks ◽  
Josh W. Newbury ◽  
Lewis A. Gough
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Sports Nutrition ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Competitive Swimming ◽  
Individual Basis ◽  
Competitive Season ◽  
The Mean

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a seven-week nutrition education intervention on the sports nutrition knowledge (SNK) of highly trained UK adolescent swimmers. Fifteen national and international adolescent swimmers (males = 5; females = 10, 15.5 ± 1.1 years, 170.2 ± 7.5 cm, 60.3 ± 5.7 kg) participated in the study during seven consecutive weeks of the competitive swimming season. The participants received 30 min of nutrition education once per week in a classroom-based setting after they had completed their regular swim training. An undergraduate sports nutrition student delivered all nutrition education sessions and SNK questionnaires were administered to the participants pre- and post-intervention. The mean total SNK score improved by 8.3% (SD = 8.4%, 95% CI = 4.1–12.6; p = 0.006; ES = 1.0) following the nutrition education sessions. On an individual basis, ten swimmers significantly improved their total SNK score, whereas four swimmers did not improve, and one swimmer performed significantly worse after the intervention. Moreover, the swimmers’ knowledge of hydration improved by 22.2% (SD = 20.6%, 95% CI = 11.8–32.6, p = 0.004, ES = 1.1) over the seven-week timeframe, which was the only nutrition topic to have a significantly increased knowledge score. The current study therefore suggests that a nutrition education intervention can positively influence the SNK of highly trained adolescent swimmers.

scholarly journals Nutritional Knowledge and Attitudes of Adolescent Swimmers in Trinidad and Tobago

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marquitta C. Webb ◽  
Safiya E. Beckford
Keyword(s):  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Purpose. To investigate the level of nutrition knowledge and attitude of adolescent male and female swimmers training competitively in Trinidad and Tobago.Methodology. A self-administered questionnaire, which consisted of 21 nutrition knowledge and 11 attitude statements, was utilized to assess the level of nutrition knowledge and attitude of adolescent swimmers. For the assessment of nutrition knowledge, correct answers were given a score of “1” and incorrect answers were given a score of “0.” For the evaluation of attitude towards nutrition, a score ranging from 1 to 5 was assigned to each response; “5” was given to the most positive response, and “1” was given to the most negative. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.0.Results. Two hundred and twenty swimmers with a mean age of14.56±2.544completed the questionnaire. The mean nutrition knowledge score was10.97±2.897and mean attitude score was41.69±6.215. Nutrition knowledge was positively and significantly related to the number of reported nutrition sources (r=0.172,P=0.005). Nutrition knowledge was positively and significantly related to the attitude (r=0.130,P=0.027).Conclusions and Implication. Athletes lack nutrition knowledge but have a positive attitude towards nutrition, which may indicate receptiveness to future nutrition education.

scholarly journals Community Based Case Control Study on Effect of Nutrition Education Intervention on Predictors and Prevalence of Anaemia among Children aged 6 to 59 months in Pastoralist and Agro-Pastoralist community of Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashid Guled ◽  
Nik Mamat ◽  
Wan Azdie Abu Bakar ◽  
Tefera Belachew ◽  
Nega Assefa
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Somali Region ◽  
Pastoralist Community ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Anaemia is one of the major public health problems. It affects over 1.6 billion individuals of all age groups globally. Ethiopia is one of the seriously affected countries. Hence, the aim of this study is to assess the effect of nutrition education intervention (NEI) on anaemia prevalence and its predictors of preschool children in Pastoralist and Agro-pastoralist community of Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia.Methods A group randomized controlled trial was conducted among 404 paired children 6–59 months to mothers/caregivers in two phases. A face-to-face interview for mothers/caregivers using a semi structured questionnaire and haemoglobin measurement of the children was done. The some procedure were repeated after eight months of NEI. Blood haemoglobin (Hb) level of the children were measured using Hemocue 301. SPSS version 20 was used, a chi-square test for categorical and t-test (independent and repeated paired) for continuous variables were performed.Results the overall anaemia prevalence was decreased from 72% at baseline and 51% at post intervention. The majority of this change had occurred in intervention group (79.3–44.8%). The mean Hb level score difference of the difference (DOD) were significantly improved (-1.163, p < 0.001) after NEI. While, intervention group showed significantly higher increment of Hb level (9.4 g/dl – 10.6 g/dl, p < 0.001).Conclusion The NEI has been observed effective and significantly improved the mean haemoglobin level and the anaemia prevalence in intervention group. Therefore, behaviour change communication, using religious leaders and other potential peoples advocating the use of locally available, accessible and affordable nutritious foods with proper infant and young child feeding and basic health services are highly effective to tackle the children’s anaemia status.

scholarly journals Development and Implementation of a Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire for Ultraendurance Athletes

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Blennerhassett ◽  
Lars R. McNaughton ◽  
Lorcan Cronin ◽  
S. Andy Sparks
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Sports Nutrition ◽  
Sport Nutrition ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference

The nutritional intake of ultraendurance athletes is often poorly matched with the requirements of the sport. Nutrition knowledge is a mediating factor to food choice that could correct such imbalances. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to develop and validate a questionnaire to assess the nutrition knowledge of ultraendurance athletes. Nutritional knowledge was assessed using a modified sports nutrition knowledge questionnaire (ULTRA-Q). Four independent assessors with specialization in sports nutrition confirmed the content validity of the ULTRA-Q. Registered sports nutritionists, registered dietitians, and those without nutrition training completed the ULTRA-Q on two separate occasions. After the first completion, a significant difference in nutrition scores between groups (p ≤ .001) provided evidence of construct validity. After the second completion, intraclass correlation coefficients comparing nutrition scores between time points (.75–.95) provided evidence of test–retest reliability. Subsequently, experienced ultraendurance athletes (male: n = 74 and female: n = 27) completed the ULTRA-Q. Athletes also documented their sources of nutrition knowledge for ultraendurance events. The total nutrition knowledge score for ultraendurance athletes was 68.3% ± 9.5%, and there were no significant differences in knowledge scores between males and females (67.4% ± 9.6% and 70.7% ± 9.3%, respectively) or between runners and triathletes (69.1% ± 9.7% and 65.1% ± 9.4%, respectively). In general, it appeared that ultraendurance athletes favored other athletes (73%) over nutrition experts (8%) as a source of nutritional information. The findings of this study indicate that ultraendurance athletes had a reasonable level of nutrition knowledge, but interathlete variability suggests a need for targeted nutrition education.

scholarly journals Assessment of a Nutrition Intervention on the Nutrition Knowledge, of Adolescent Soccer Academy Players (P16-044-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Snehaa Ray ◽  
Caitlyn D Mounce ◽  
Joaquin Gonzalez-Rodenas ◽  
Mercedes Sotos Prieto ◽  
Robert Brannan
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Objectives National surveys found that adolescents in America often fail to meet dietary recommendations probably due to lack of nutrition knowledge, giving rise to chronic diseases such as obesity, coronary heart diseases and type 2 diabetes. Knowledge about sports nutrition is considered essential for adolescent athletes to have healthy eating habits. It would help maximize their performance. The aim of the study was to assess the nutrition knowledge of adolescent soccer players pre and post a nutrition education intervention. Methods A study was conducted on the youth academy level soccer players (n = 21) from three age groups (U19, U17, U15), to determine their nutrition knowledge using a validated Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire. From the completed questionnaire, on factors like energy refueling, hydration, supplements and protein, a knowledge score was calculated for each athlete ranging from 0 (0%) to 16 (100%). The players participated in a nutrition education intervention for 5 months, consisting of monthly nutritional education newsletters, electronic handouts and one-hour nutrition lesson in the form of jeopardy game and nutrition education workshop for the players and their parents. Following the intervention, they filled out the same questionnaire again. Results From their responses, pre- and post-intervention, we found that at baseline, nutrition knowledge was highest in the U19 team as 44% of the responses were correct, lesser for the U17 team (25%) and least for the U15 team (6%). However, the intervention only produced a 6% increase in nutrition knowledge in the U19 while the intervention produced a 19% increase in the U17 team and a 44% increase in the U15 team. There was significant improvement in the category under supplements which asked whether it was better to get vitamins and minerals from supplements than from foods (P = 0.002). There was no significant difference in improvement of protein knowledge after the intervention in any group. Conclusions The study shows that the nutrition education intervention was most effective for the younger players. Overall, more nutrition education, especially in the area of proteins, would be required for these players to increase their nutrition knowledge so that they know the type of food they should select and understand the importance of healthy eating. Funding Sources No funding required from any organisation.

scholarly journals ONLINE BASED NUTRITION EDUCATION: FOOD SAFETY QUIZ FOR ADOLESCENTS

ICCD ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 317-322
Author(s):  
Wardina Humayra ◽  
Hardinsyah Hardinsyah ◽  
Ayiani Harfika ◽  
Septian Suhandono
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
The People ◽  
Effective Option ◽  
Teenagers And Young Adults ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Online Forms

Nowadays, online based nutrition education can be more efficient way in the digital era while the people regularly used mobile sites for updating the information. This program aims to educate adolescent on food safety and balanced nutrition as well as to measure the effectiveness through online based quiz. This program was named "Food Safety Quiz via Online (FOSQO)", which held for four months divided into 8 terms and targeted on teenagers and young-adults (17-35 yrs old). The quiz in each term contained 20 questions regard food safety and balanced nutrition using online forms that available on the website page of Linisehat.com. The results showed that FOSQO had registered 595 adolescents including 303 actual participants. The mean nutrition knowledge score of the eight terms was 58±18 and the mean length of time spent to answer the questions was 215±39 seconds. The mean nutrition knowledge score of the 8 terms for the winners was 85±8 and the mean length of time spent to answer the questions was 194±45seconds. The score of nutrition knowledge among participants who join the quiz repeatedly was rising 21±14. Online based nutrition education of FOSQO could be an effective option to reach more millennial for improving their curiosity on gathering information of food safety and balanced nutrition.

Exploring General and Sports Nutrition and Food Knowledge in Elite Male Australian Athletes

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brooke L. Devlin ◽  
Regina Belski
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Sports Nutrition ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Nutrition Messages

Nutrition knowledge is believed to influence nutritional intake, which in turn influences performance in elite athletes. There is currently no published data on the nutrition knowledge of elite Australian Football (AF) players. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the current level of general and sports nutrition knowledge in elite male AF athletes. Forty six elite male AF players (23.5 ± 2.8 years) answered 123 questions relating to five areas of nutrition knowledge: dietary recommendations, sources of nutrients, choosing everyday foods, alcohol and sports nutrition. Demographic details and perceptions of nutrition knowledge were collected for all participants. The mean nutrition knowledge score was 74.4 ± 10.9 (60.5%). The highest score was obtained in sports nutrition section (17.9 ± 3.0, 61.7%). The dietitian was selected as the first source of information by 98% of athletes, with club trainer and teammates as second choice for 45.7% and 23.9% of athletes, respectively. The majority of athletes correctly answered questions regarding recommendations to increase fruit and vegetable intake and decrease fat intake (95.6%, 91.1% and 93.3% correct respectively). While 80% of the athletes were aware fat intake should predominately be made up of unsaturated fat, they were less able to identify food sources of unsaturated fats (35.6% and 24.4% correct for statements regarding monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, respectively). Broad nutrition messages and recommendations appear to be well understood; however, gaps in nutrition knowledge are evident. A better understanding of nutrition knowledge in athletes will allow nutrition education interventions to target areas in need of improvement.

scholarly journals Nutrition education improves knowledge and BMI-for-age in Ghanaian school-aged children

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 927-941
Author(s):  
Reginald A Annan ◽  
Charles Apprey ◽  
Godwin O Agyemang ◽  
Diane M Tuekpe ◽  
Odeafo Asamoah-Boakye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Education Group ◽  
Children Nutrition

Background: Adequate nutrition is required for growth and development in children. This study tested the effectiveness of nutrition education on knowledge and BMI-for-age (BFA) of school-aged children in the Kumasi Metropolis. Methods: Children, aged 9-13 years old were recruited from ten randomly selected primary schools in the Metropolis. The schools were randomly allocated into 3 groups: nutrition education (3 schools), physical activity (PA) education (3 schools), both interventions (2 schools), or control (2 schools). Following a baseline nutrition and PA knowledge and status assess- ment in 433 children, twice-monthly nutrition and PA education and demonstrations were carried out for 6 months, followed by a post-intervention assessment. Results: PA and nutrition knowledge improved in all groups (P<0.001); the highest improvement was among those who received both interventions (31.0%), followed by the nutrition education group (29.8%), and the least, the control group (19.1%). Overall, BFA improved by +0.36, from baseline (-0.26) to end of the intervention (+0.10, P<0.001). Within the groups, the nutrition group (+0.65, P<.001) had the highest improvement, then, both the intervention group (+0.27, P<0.001), the PA group (+0.23, P<0.001) and lastly, the control group (+0.18, P=0.001). Conclusion: Nutrition education could improve knowledge and BMI-for-age in school-aged children in Ghana. Keywords: School-aged children; nutrition education; BMI-for-age; nutrition knowledge; basic school.

scholarly journals A Theory-informed Nutrition Education Intervention Promotes Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Related Behavior Factors Among Elementary School Children (P16-045-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjoy Saha ◽  
Wilna Oldewage-Theron
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Dietary Behavior ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable

Abstract Objectives To assess the effectiveness of a behavior-specific nutrition education intervention (NEI) to promote dietary behavior factors related to fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption. Methods A pre-post design was used. The developed and implemented six-week NEI curriculum was informed by the social cognitive theory and comprised of class-based nutrition education (25 minutes once a week), and cooking demonstrations (20 minutes once a week) for children, and weekly nutrition handout for parents. Applying purposive sampling, 115 children (in grade 3rd -5th) were recruited from four elementary schools (where at least 40% of children were eligible to obtain free lunch) in the South Plains of Texas. Assessments included nutrition knowledge, F&V preference, F&V consumption and cooking self-efficacy questionnaires during pre- and post-intervention surveys. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used with level of significance at <0.05. Results Preliminary results show that the study variables (gender, grade, nutritional status, nutrition knowledge, F&V preference, self-efficacy of F&V consumption, and cooking) did not differ significantly during the pre-intervention survey, except for ethnicity (P < 0.001) among the participated elementary schools. Nutrition knowledge score (change mean score 7.61 ± 3.70), F&V preference (change mean score 5.63 ± 10.84), F&V consumption self-efficacy (change mean score 2.16 ± 3.05), and cooking self-efficacy (change mean score 5.34 ± 7.08) improved significantly (P < 0.05) after the intervention. There was no significant school variation in the changes of study parameters after the intervention. Conclusions Theory-informed and behavior-specific NEI may improve the children's knowledge and F&V preference and dietary behavior related to F&V consumption and cooking self-efficacy. Future research is needed to evaluate the retention of the nutrition knowledge and F&V consumption related behavior factors. Funding Sources Texas Tech University.

scholarly journals Integrating nutrition into the mathematics curriculum in Australian primary schools: protocol for a randomised controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Berit M. Follong ◽  
Elena Prieto-Rodriguez ◽  
Andrew Miller ◽  
Clare E. Collins ◽  
Tamara Bucher
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Trial Registration ◽  
Size Estimation ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Portion Size Estimation

Abstract Background Nutrition education programs in schools have been effective in improving children’s knowledge and behaviours related to food and nutrition. However, teachers find it challenging to implement such programs due to overcrowded curricula. Integrating nutrition with core subjects such as mathematics could potentially address time constraints and improve the learning of both. The primary aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to evaluate the impact of a cross-curricular nutrition and mathematics program on primary school students’ portion size estimation skills. Secondary aims include impact on their nutrition knowledge, attitudes towards mathematics and evaluating the quality of the lessons. Methods Twelve Year 3–4 classes from Catholic schools in New South Wales, Australia will be randomised to intervention (n = 6) or control (n = 6) groups. Teachers in the intervention group will receive a professional development workshop and resources to teach 4–5 lessons on portion size and measurements across 1–4 weeks. Outcome measures include portion size estimation skills, nutrition knowledge and attitudes towards mathematics, with data collected during three school visits (pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention, 4 weeks post-intervention). Additionally, teaching quality will be assessed in both intervention and control groups and process evaluation undertaken using teacher interviews and student focus groups. Discussion This RCT uses an innovative approach to improve both nutrition and mathematics related learning outcomes among primary school children. It has the potential to impact teaching practices regarding integration of nutrition into curricula and enhance the implementation of nutrition education interventions. Trial registration Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Register ACTRN12619001071112 31/07/2019.

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