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Dietary Supplement Intake and Factors Associated with Increased Use in Preadolescent Endurance Runners
The prevalence of dietary supplement intake among preadolescent endurance runners is currently unknown.Athlete-Specific Treatment for Eating Disorders: Initial Findings from the Walden GOALS Program
Eating disorders are a public health concern because of the high levels of comorbidity with other mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, and the associated suicide risk.1 Athletes are at increased risk for eating disorders compared with the general public2,3 and unique features of both the athlete mindset and the sport environment have been shown to relate to risks for eating pathology, body dissatisfaction, and compulsive exercise.4-10 Eating disorders in sport have a range of serious metabolic and physiologic consequences with negative effects on nearly every organ system in the body.A Tale of Two Runners: A Case Report of Athletes’ Experiences with Eating Disorders in College
Athletes are at higher risk than the general population for eating disorders, and risk is heightened for athletes in thin-build sports, including track. Collegiate athletes are particularly vulnerable to disordered eating when the transition from home to the college environment adds to the stress of performance pressures and the high demands of the sport environment. Male and female athletes who develop eating disorders share some common characteristics, yet their experiences can be quite different, in part as a consequence of their sex and how eating disorders develop, and are recognized, acknowledged, and treated, within the culture of sports.Knowledge and Beliefs That Promote or Hinder Collaboration among Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Certified Exercise Professionals—Results of a Survey
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States and represent >86% of current health care spending.1 In 2012, it was estimated that half of US adults had one or more chronic diseases,1 many of which can be prevented or managed with lifestyle changes, such as physical activity (PA), weight management, and healthful dietary choices.2 Increased awareness of the detrimental effects of chronic disease on health has led to consumer interest in the impact of PA and diet on weight management and overall health.Evaluation of a Theory-Based Intervention Aimed at Improving Coaches’ Recommendations on Sports Nutrition to Their Athletes
Coaches are a major source of nutrition information and influence for young athletes. Yet, most coaches do not have training in nutrition to properly guide their athletes.Diets High in Fiber and Vegetable Protein Are Associated with Low Lumbar Bone Mineral Density in Young Athletes with Oligoamenorrhea
Associations of bone mineral density (BMD) with specific food components, including dietary fiber and isoflavones (that have a negative association with serum estrogen), are unclear and need to be determined, particularly in populations more likely to consume large amounts of these nutrients (such as young athletes).Group and Individual Agreement between Field and Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry–Based Body Composition Techniques in Children from Standard Schools and a Sports Academy
Percentage fat (%FM) and fat-free mass (FFM) were measured in 37 children from a sports academy and in 71 children from standard schools with dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) using the manufacturer’s equation (Tanita) and an ethnic-specific prediction equation (Haroun). In the standard school, BIA overestimated FFM and underestimated %FM by a mean of 2.5 kg and 5.2%, respectively, using the Tanita equation. In girls from the sports academy, the Tanita equation underestimated FFM and overestimated %FM compared with DXA (mean difference BIA-DXA; FFM: −1.3 kg; %FM: 1.8%).Clinical Observations from Nutrition Services in College Athletics
College athletes are vulnerable to nutritional risks because of the rigorous demands of their sport, and because of the realities of college lifestyles. Athletes often adopt rigid training diets that predispose them to undernutrition, fatigue, and injury. Disordered eating, a common concern for college-aged women, affects a substantial number of female collegiate athletes, and is a growing concern for their male counterparts. Few resources exist to promote nutritional well-being among college athletes, particularly for individuals who suffer from eating pathology that is subclinical and often perceived as benign.Managing the Diabetic Athlete
While exercise is recommended for all individuals who have diabetes, the athlete with diabetes faces challenges other athletes don’t. However, with careful preplanning, the athlete with diabetes can exercise at any level he or she desires.Prevalence of obesity in International Special Olympic athletes as determined by body mass index
The heights and weights of 1,749 Special Olympics athlete volunteers participating in the Special Olympics Games in 1999 and 2001 were measured, and body mass index (BMI) was computed. Results indicated that athletes from the United States (US) under 18 years of age had a significantly (P<.001) higher prevalence of being overweight or at risk of being overweight compared with athletes from other countries. Similarly, adult athletes from the United States were at least 3.1 times more likely to be overweight or obese compared with their non-US counterparts.Development of a Medical Nutrition Therapy Protocol for Female Collegiate Athletes
Nutrition intervention can improve athletic performance and reduce the risk of nutrition related problems in women athletes. The current healthcare environment demands that dietitians document the outcomes of the medical nutrition therapy (MNT) they provide. This requires the development and validation of MNT protocols so that outcomes can be documented and compared in similar populations across multiple settings. The purpose of this project was to develop a sports nutrition management MNT protocol for collegiate women athletes.
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