Nutrition and culture in professional football. A mixed method approach

Ono, Mutsumi; Kennedy, Eileen; Reeves, Sue; Cronin, Linda

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2011.10.007

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“…For some athletes, family traditions and ethnic background have little importance on food choice [8], whereas for others making food choices based on religious beliefs is of utmost importance [162]. The culture within sport may influence food choices where traditions and beliefs are strong and the value of nutrition may not be recognized [14]. Indeed, long-held customs may override health and sport recommendations in favour of performance as seen in making weight sports, such as wrestling and horse racing [58,163].…”

Section: Culture and Religionmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Amongst athletes, involvement in sport and the recognized importance of food and nutrition on sports performance is also likely to play an important role [7,8,12,13]. Furthermore, it is probable athletes are influenced by coaches, the behaviours and practices of other athletes and the culture within sport [8,14]. Concerns about weight and body image are strong influences on food choice for general populations [15] and have similar effects on athletes, where attempts to achieve physique and body weight goals for performance and/or aesthetic reasons contribute added pressure [16,17].…”

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confidence: 98%

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A Review of Factors Influencing Athletes’ Food Choices

2015

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Athletes make food choices on a daily basis that can affect both health and performance. A well planned nutrition strategy that includes the careful timing and selection of appropriate foods and fluids helps to maximize training adaptations and, thus, should be an integral part of the athlete's training programme. Factors that motivate food selection include taste, convenience, nutrition knowledge and beliefs. Food choice is also influenced by physiological, social, psychological and economic factors and varies both within and between individuals and populations. This review highlights the multidimensional nature of food choice and the depth of previous research investigating eating behaviours. Despite numerous studies with general populations, little exploration has been carried out with athletes, yet the energy demands of sport typically require individuals to make more frequent and/or appropriate food choices. While factors that are important to general populations also apply to athletes, it seems likely, given the competitive demands of sport, that performance would be an important factor influencing food choice. It is unclear if athletes place the same degree of importance on these factors or how food choice is influenced by involvement in sport. There is a clear need for further research exploring the food choice motives of athletes, preferably in conjunction with research investigating dietary intake to establish if intent translates into practice.

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Section: Culture and Religionmentioning

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“…But inter-individual variability of sleep may also be culturally determined. Professional soccer players are regularly transferred between countries leading to multicultural squads [104]. It has been shown that a number of socio-demographic and socio-economic variables (e.g.…”

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Stress, Sleep and Recovery in Elite Soccer: A Critical Review of the Literature

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In elite soccer, players are frequently exposed to various situations and conditions that can interfere with sleep, potentially leading to sleep deprivation. This article provides a comprehensive and critical review of the current available literature regarding the potential acute and chronic stressors (i.e., psychological, sociological and physiological stressors) placed on elite soccer players that may result in compromised sleep quantity and/or quality. Sleep is an essential part of the recovery process as it provides a number of important psychological and physiological functions. The effects of sleep disturbance on post-soccer match fatigue mechanisms and recovery time course are also described. Physiological and cognitive changes that occur when competing at night are often not conducive to sleep induction. Although the influence of high-intensity exercise performed during the night on subsequent sleep is still debated, environmental conditions (e.g., bright light in the stadium, light emanated from the screens) and behaviours related to evening soccer matches (e.g., napping, caffeine consumption, alcohol consumption) as well as engagement and arousal induced by the match may all potentially affect subsequent sleep. Apart from night soccer matches, soccer players are subjected to inconsistency in match schedules, unique team schedules and travel fatigue that may also contribute to the sleep debt. Sleep deprivation may be detrimental to the outcome of the recovery process after a match, resulting in impaired muscle glycogen repletion, impaired muscle damage repair, alterations in cognitive function and an increase in mental fatigue. The role of sleep in recovery is a complex issue, reinforcing the need for future research to estimate the quantitative and qualitative importance of sleep and to identify influencing factors. Efficient and individualised solutions are likely needed.

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“…Stwierdzone nieprawidłowości mogły obniżać wartość odżywczą i walory zdrowotne diety z uwagi na ryzyko małej podaży węglowoda-nów i błonnika pokarmowego oraz witamin i innych substancji antyoksydacyjnych, a także kwasów wielonienasyconych omega-3. Stwierdzone nieprawidłowości korespondowały z tendencjami opisanymi przez innych autorów na podstawie badań przeprowadzonych wśród zawodników trenujących gry zespołowe [10,13,18,19,20].…”

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The Sense of Dispositional Optimism vs the Frequency of Consuming Selected Groups of Products and Performance Enhancers among Soccer Players

Gacek¹

2017

Med Og Nauk Zdr.

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Nutrition and culture in professional football. A mixed method approach

Cited by 44 publications

References 29 publications

A Review of Factors Influencing Athletes’ Food Choices

A Review of Factors Influencing Athletes’ Food Choices

Stress, Sleep and Recovery in Elite Soccer: A Critical Review of the Literature

The Sense of Dispositional Optimism vs the Frequency of Consuming Selected Groups of Products and Performance Enhancers among Soccer Players

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