Evaluation of Dietary Practices of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Players

COLE, CONSTANCE R.; Salvaterra, George; Davis, Joseph E.; Borja, M.E.; Powell, Loreen; Dubbs, Elizabeth C.; Bordi, Peter L.

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“…In the absence of MetSyn, the traditional recommendation would be to place these athletes on a fairly highcarbohydrate training diet and to provide enough protein for the increase in muscle mass stimulated by the training routine. 28 As was the case in the study of Cole et al, 29 many of our athletes seemed to value meat in the diet, as indicated by the high preference for meat on the Nutrition Attitude Survey. The negative correlations of meat preference with waist circumference, decreased body fatness, and apparent better glucose handling (eg, FBG and HgbA1c levels) deserve more attention from the research community amid the feuds over high-protein diets in athletes.…”

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Presence of Metabolic Syndrome in Football Linemen

Buell

Calland

Hanks

et al. 2008

Journal of Athletic Training

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OH. Mr Johnston is now at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.Context: Metabolic syndrome is a clustering of symptoms associated with abdominal obesity that demonstrates a high risk for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes mellitus.Objective: To evaluate football linemen in National Collegiate Athletic Association Divisions I, II, and III schools for the presence of metabolic syndrome according to the American Heart Association/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute criteria as well as to document other related biomarkers.Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Setting: Three university locations on the first full day of football camp in early morning.Patients or Other Participants: Of 76 football linemen, 70 were able to provide blood samples.Main Outcome Measure(s): Height, mass, blood pressure, upper-body skinfolds, and waist circumference were measured at various stations. Two small venous samples of blood were collected and analyzed in a hospital laboratory for fasting insulin, glucose, high-density lipoprotein, total cholesterol, triglycerides, C-reactive protein, and glycosylated hemoglobin. The last station was a verbal family history for cardiovascular disease and diabetes; also, athletes filled out a nutrition attitudes questionnaire.Results: Of the 70 athletes, 34 were identified as having metabolic syndrome according to measures of blood pressure, waist circumference, fasting glucose, high-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides. The mean total cholesterol-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio for the group was 4.95, with 32 participants displaying values higher than 5.0. Twelve volunteers had total cholesterol levels greater than 200 mmol/L, 15 had high levels of C-reactive protein, and 9 had slightly elevated levels of glycosylated hemoglobin.Conclusions: Although athletes might be assumed to be protected from risks of cardiovascular disease, we found a high incidence of metabolic syndrome and other associated adverse biomarkers for heart disease in collegiate football linemen. Early screening, awareness, and intervention may have favorable effects on the overall health outcomes of football linemen.Key Words: obesity, football players, dyslipidemia, hypertension, insulin, C-reactive protein Key Points N Football linemen with abdominal adiposity exhibited the clustering of symptoms associated with higher risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease (metabolic syndrome).N Athletes with a waist circumference equal to or greater than 40 in (101.60 cm) should be evaluated for other risk factors (fasting blood glucose, blood cholesterol, and triglyceride levels and prehypertensive blood pressure levels) to determine metabolic syndrome status and risks.

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Presence of Metabolic Syndrome in Football Linemen

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Hanks

et al. 2008

Journal of Athletic Training

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“…The energy and macronutrient intakes of our participants were generally higher than those of other research groups [8, 13], though a direct comparison is difficult due to variables such as the time of testing (e.g. off season, pre-season, post-season), their playing positions, and year of eligibility (e.g.…”

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Nutrition practices and knowledge among NCAA Division III football players

Abbey

Wright

Kirkpatrick

2017

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

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BackgroundParticipation in collegiate American football is physically demanding and may have long-term health implications, particularly in relation to cardiovascular and neurological health. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III (DIII) football players are a relatively unstudied population, particularly in terms of their dietary habits and knowledge. The aim of the present study was to descriptively evaluate the dietary intake of DIII football players including a subset of linemen and assess the nutritional knowledge and sources of information of these athletes.MethodsThe study sample was 88 DIII football players including a subset of nine linemen. All participants completed a food frequency questionnaire, and a nutritional knowledge questionnaire that included a quiz and questions about their main sources of nutrition information. Heights and body masses were also recorded. The linemen submitted written 3-day diet records for assessment of their dietary intake.ResultsOf the 88 participants, >50% reported consuming starches/grains, meat and dairy daily, but <50% reported consuming fruits and vegetables daily. Protein powders were the most commonly used supplements (33% reported daily use). Compared to dietary recommendations, linemen consumed high amounts of total fat, saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, sodium, and potassium, but were low in carbohydrates, fiber, and essential fats. The mean nutrition knowledge quiz score for the 88 participants was 55.2%. Those who had taken a nutrition or health course in college scored significantly higher on the quiz than those who had not. Participants reported relying primarily on coaches, websites, and athletic trainers (ATs) for nutritional guidance; ATs were the most trusted source.ConclusionsDIII football players had dietary habits that may both mitigate and increase their risk of chronic diseases. These athletes have room to improve their nutrition knowledge. Their reliance on athletic team staff for nutrition guidance highlights the importance of nutrition education for both athletes and staff and the potential role of a registered dietitian nutritionist.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12970-017-0170-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…Irrespective of the competition level and type of sport prolonged energy deficit may lead to decreased performance and health, including iron deficiency anemia and immunosuppression [5]. Special consideration should also be noted for adolescent athletes, as adequate energy intake is essential to maintain a number of factors such as growth, health, body mass and maturation [6].…”

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Nutritional Knowledge of UK Coaches

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Athletes obtain nutritional information from their coaches, yet their competency in this area is lacking. Currently, no research exists in the UK which has a different coach education system to many other countries. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the sports nutrition knowledge of UK coaching certificate (UKCC) level 2 and 3, hockey and netball qualified coaches. All coaches (n = 163) completed a sports nutrition questionnaire to identify: (a) if they provided nutritional advice; (b) their level of sport nutrition knowledge; and (c) factors that may have contributed to their level of knowledge. Over half the coaches provided advice to their athletes (n = 93, 57.1%), even though they were not competent to do so. Coaches responded correctly to 60.3 ± 10.5% of all knowledge questions with no differences between those providing advice and those who did not (p > 0.05). Those coaches who had undertaken formal nutrition training achieved higher scores than those who had not (p < 0.05). In conclusion, UK sports coaches would benefit from continued professional development in sports nutrition to enhance their coaching practice.

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Evaluation of Dietary Practices of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Players

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