The Influence of COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions on Perceived Nutrition Habits in Rugby Union Players

Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: Oct. 26, 2020

The global outbreak of COVID-19 has led to governments and local authorities implementing nationwide lockdowns in an attempt encourage social distancing minimize the spread virus. Only essential businesses have been able remain open, with non-essential activities either closing or restricting services. With no group training sessions allowed, canceled matches, inability work closure eating establishments, Rugby Union players experienced disruption their daily lives. Two surveys were distributed among athletes explore (1) influence lockdown restrictions on players' nutrition habits (2) how New Zealand change after lifted. In total, 258 respondents completed Survey 1 (84.1% male, 26.4% professional/semi-professional). Of respondents, 58% indicated they lived family during lockdown. Total food intake was reported be higher 36% respondents. Fruit vegetable lower (17%) packaged/convenience (26%) a minority 106 2 (84.9% 34.0% 72% prepared 67% purchased own food. Less than half consumed high-protein more twice following Compared lockdown, motivation train exercise greater Dieticians nutritionists within clubs provided most knowledge however other unreliable sources identified, such as media members. ongoing pandemic presented significant challenges for concerning current study provides some insight into these. Coaches performance staff should ensure receive appropriate nutritional support whilst being aware unique demands individuals' may face.

Language: Английский

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Analysis of the Consumption of Sports Supplements in Open Water Swimmers According to the Competitive Level

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(24), P. 5211 - 5211

Published: Dec. 7, 2022

Sports supplements (SS) are widely consumed by many types of athletes to improve their performance. These SS classified according level scientific evidence, the ABCD system from Australian Institute Sport (AIS). In open water swimming, use may be necessary due physiological challenges posed this sport discipline. However, there is currently little literature on in swimmers. The aim work analyze pattern consumption swimmers, studying differences competitive (regional vs. national). Descriptive and cross-sectional study federated swimmers Spain 2019/2020 2020/2021 seasons. data were collected through a validated questionnaire. 79.5% participants SS, with significant level, being higher at national level. most-consumed studied sports drinks, energy bars, caffeine, vitamin C, D. It was observed that high, five four them belonged category greatest evidence.

Language: Английский

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Dietary Supplement Use of Turkish Footballers: Differences by Sex and Competition Level

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(18), P. 3863 - 3863

Published: Sept. 18, 2022

This study aimed to evaluate the consumption of dietary supplements (DS) and determine related topics in Turkish football players different sexes competition levels. A total 117 footballers (79 males 38 females) completed a specific survey regarding DS athletes. The type ingested was classified based on level scientific evidence by Australian Institute Sport (AIS): group (high evidence), B (DS that could have positive effect, but require more C (evidence is against their use), D (prohibited substances). After Kolmogorov−Smirnov test, t-test or Mann−Whitney U test performed for quantitative variables, while Pearson’s chi-square odds ratio (with confidence interval) were qualitative variables. Of sample, 87.2% reported having consumed DS, with higher rate (males: 93.7%, females: 73.7%; p = 0.006; OR 5.3 [1.7−16.8]) professional (professional: 98.2%, non-professional: 77.4%; < 0.001; 7.9 [1.2−52.3]). Males consume sports foods (p 0.001), performance 0.001) compared females non-professionals. In addition, medical 0.012) than female footballers. most drinks (63.2%), magnesium (52.1%), vitamin (51.3%), (46.2%), caffeine (38.5%), bars (37.6%), whey protein (28.2%), meat (25.6%), E (24.8%), omega-3 fatty acids (24.8%). supplement male According AIS classification, there significant differences foods, supplements, number according sex, level.

Language: Английский

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Evaluating knowledge, habits, and beliefs regarding dietary supplements as a protective measure against COVID‐19 in Malaysia and Iraq: A postsecond wave cross‐sectional analysis

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic brought to the forefront various public health approaches, including consumption of dietary supplements (DS) as a protective measure. With misinformation regarding virus and associated benefits DS prevalent, this study aimed understand knowledge, habits, beliefs related usage measure during in Malaysia Iraq, two countries with deep-rooted traditions herbal supplement usage.

Language: Английский

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Dietary Supplement Use in Competitive Spanish Football Players and Differences According to Sex

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(4), P. 602 - 602

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the consumption of dietary supplements (DS) in semi-professional male professional female Spanish football players. Methods: The involved 129 players (92 men 37 women) who completed a validated, self-administered questionnaire on use DS athletes. Results: results indicated that 96.12% sample reported taking DS, with main reason for being performance enhancement. most commonly consumed were creatine monohydrate (66.77%), caffeine (56.59%), whey protein (48.06%), isotonic drinks (37.21%), vitamin D (27.91%), energy bars (27.13%), magnesium (20.93%), C (20.16%). Additionally, significant differences found between sexes regarding (p < 0.05; OR = 3.27 [0.36-2.00]). According Australian Institute Sport classification, group A was consumed, followed by B. Significant sex sports foods 0.034; 3.25 [0.05-2.31]) medical 0.001; 3.75 [0.52-2.12]). Sex also place purchase, source recommendation, as well situation timing 0.05). Conclusions: among prevalent at 96.12%, monohydrate, caffeine, consumed. Differences patterns noted sexes.

Language: Английский

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