Nutritional Knowledge of UK Coaches

Cockburn, Emma; Fortune, Alistair; Briggs, Marc A.; Rumbold, Penny L. S.

doi:10.3390/nu6041442

Cited by 30 publications

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“…These results are identical to those of another research group (4,14,19), which found that trainers hit the highest score in the nutrients category compared to the remaining categories.…”

Section: Sub-category Knowledgesupporting

confidence: 89%

“…The total average knowledge score of all trainers in this study was 51.1%, lower than the results reported by previous studies (2,4,5,11,(13)(14)(15), through which the authors concluded that trainers needed supplementary nutrition training. Subsequently, the study's results proved that Lebanese trainers had incompetent knowledge of sports nutrition.…”

Section: Sports Nutrition Knowledgecontrasting

confidence: 88%

“…These conclusions are comparable with those of another research group (4,9), and show that coaches are misled about weight control issues due to the spread of numerous nutritional myths and misinformation in our societies.…”

Section: Weight Controlsupporting

confidence: 79%

“…In Lebanon, the coaching system is not licensed so that as soon as trainers acquire their qualification, they are no more required to undergo a continued professional development to maintain it. Cockburn et al (4) observed that only 25.2% of UK trainers received a formal nutrition training. Similarly, this current study showed that only 26.5% of trainers underwent a formal nutrition training, even though the majority noticed the importance of nutrition for performance and injury.…”

Section: Nutrition Trainingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Cockburn et al (4) found that UK trainers did not have suitable nutritional knowledge to advise their athletes correctly. In fact, more than half of UK trainers gave advice to their players (n = 93, 57.1%), although they were not qualified to do so.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…These results are identical to those of another research group (4,14,19), which found that trainers hit the highest score in the nutrients category compared to the remaining categories.…”

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A review of the nutritional guidance for athletes to prevent eating disorders

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2023

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Since the 1980s eating disorders (ED) have gained increasing prevalence, with athletes proving to be at a higher risk compared to non‐athletes. Eating disorders can significantly impact the health and performance of an athlete, however, certain guidelines are in place for prevention, treatment and management. NICE and UK Sport were two guidelines that were identified as being referenced within the UK. This paper aimed to evaluate their utility and establish whether modifications are required to prevent ED within athletic populations. A checklist was created based on peer‐reviewed recommendations and used in conjunction with conceptualised case studies based on information sourced from proposed key informant interviews. Whilst both guidelines are extensive in the identification of symptoms associated with ED, they lack recognised recommended screening methods. Furthermore, although both contain some form of validated treatment, NICE recommends cognitive behavioural therapy despite acknowledging the lack of evidence supporting its beneficial application. In contrast to recommendations regarding physical therapy, NICE also states to avoid certain treatments, such as yoga, despite beneficial evidence of its treatment/rehabilitation for ED. When applied to case studies, both guidelines demonstrated the need for refinement and improvement in recommendations relating to weight loss and screening methods. To form an accurate critique of the guidelines, an assessment of their applicability and suitability in the prevention, treatment and management of ED in a practical sporting environment involving consenting participants is required.

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Coaches’ perceptions about food, appetite, and nutrition of adolescent Indian athletes - A qualitative study

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Gavaravarapu

Sainoji

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Adolescence is a transitional phase of development with the risk of adopting unhealthy behaviours, which is carried on to adulthood. Adolescent athletes tend to resort to unhealthy eating habits resulting in eating disorders and other clinical outcomes. Hence, it forms a crucial age to understand modifiable food habits and provide appropriate counselling. In India, coaches closely monitor the adolescent athletes, even concerning their eating habits due to the lack of multi-disciplinary support staff. Thus, our study aimed to understand the perceptions of coaches towards food, appetite and nutrition of adolescent athletes using In-depth interviews (IDI). Of all 14 coaches at the state-sponsored residential sports centre, 10 consented. The IDI were conducted in a standardized manner and were recorded and transcribed. They were coded manually, using the open and axial coding in the grounded theory approach to determine themes. They considered nutrition as key to performance and consumption of higher animal protein as important. Majority of them considered sprouts, dry fruits, fruits and vegetables as healthy foods, though were unable to define the quantities nor nutrients therein. Coaches considered protein as "important", while fat as "unhealthy". They also observed that athletes were avoiding fruits and vegetables, while consuming more rice. Meal timing, fluid and supplement intake were considered essential for international performance, albeit unaware of the specific requirements. Hygiene practices and peer isolation were considered to affect food intake. This lacunae in the nutrition knowledge and the modifiable nutrition practices explored can be targeted by developing a nutrition education and assessment tool for coaches and junior athletes. Further, a long-term engagement of a nutritionist with every sports academy in India is recommended.

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Nutritional Knowledge of UK Coaches

Cited by 30 publications

References 24 publications

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Assessment of Nutritional Knowledge of Lebanese Coaches: A Unique Study in the Middle East and North African (MENA) Region

A review of the nutritional guidance for athletes to prevent eating disorders

Coaches’ perceptions about food, appetite, and nutrition of adolescent Indian athletes - A qualitative study

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