Why Is the Association Between Mediterranean Diet and Physical Performance in Athletes Inconclusive? Implications for Future Studies
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10(1), С. 16 - 16
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Athletes
increasingly
turn
to
nutrition
and
supplements
enhance
performance,
yet
the
evidence
surrounding
efficacy
of
Mediterranean
diet
(MD)
remains
inconclusive.
This
scoping
review
aims
evaluate
identify
gaps
in
existing
literature
provide
implications
for
future
research
on
MD’s
potential
improve
athletic
performance
across
various
demographics,
sport
types,
measures.
Methods:
We
conducted
a
systematic
search
peer-reviewed
studies
published
four
databases
(PubMed,
Scopus,
Scielo,
Google
Scholar)
using
following
terms
their
combinations:
“mediterranean
diet”,
“performance”,
“athlete”,
“sport”.
The
placed
no
restrictions
experimental
design
or
time
period
publication
focused
athletes
regardless
competitive
level.
examined
targeted
about
effects
key
metrics,
such
as
endurance,
strength,
speed,
while
also
evaluating
possible
confounding
factors
like
dietary
intake,
body
composition,
training
status.
further
aimed
by
investigating
consistency
dosing
protocols,
supplementation
duration,
methodologies
used.
Results:
preliminary
findings
suggest
that
some
report
benefits
MD
recovery
only
40%
show
statistically
significant
improvements
outcomes,
often
with
methodological
limitations.
lacked
homogeneity
participant
dosage,
assessments,
hindering
comparability.
Our
highlights
need
incorporates
standardized
dosing,
homogeneous
athlete
populations,
controlled
conditions.
Conclusions:
provides
framework
guide
offers
insights
into
role
sports
nutrition.
Язык: Английский
The Role of Recreational Physical Activity in Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in the Greek Population: Public Health and Sustainability Implications
Sports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(4), С. 95 - 95
Опубликована: Март 25, 2025
The
Mediterranean
diet
(MedDiet)
is
renowned
for
its
health
benefits
and
cultural
significance
in
populations.
present
study
investigates
the
question
of
whether
individuals
who
participate
recreational
activities
exhibit
higher
adherence
to
MedDiet
than
those
do
not
engage
such
activities.
A
cross-sectional
survey
was
conducted
with
participants
completing
questionnaires
assessing
demographic
characteristics,
adherence,
dietary
habits.
total
1055
both
sexes
an
average
age
32.2
±
10.1
years
participated
survey,
they
were
classified
based
on
their
engagement
physical
activity.
Statistical
analyses
included
independent
samples
t-tests,
chi-squared
tests,
analysis
variance
(ANOVA),
multiple
regression
analysis.
results
demonstrated
that
physically
active
exhibited
significantly
non-exercisers
(p
<
0.001),
supporting
hypothesis
exercise
associated
healthier
choices.
Regression
further
revealed
exercise,
olive
oil
consumption,
family
meals
significant
predictors
adherence.
Additionally,
group
comparisons
highlighted
differences
BMI
meal
frequency
food
preparation
habits
indicating
exercisers
more
likely
adopt
a
holistic
lifestyle.
These
findings
emphasize
importance
integrating
activity
education
public
policies.
Promoting
lifestyle
alongside
principles
may
enhance
overall
well-being
contribute
sustainable
strategies.
Язык: Английский