None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will compare data from days that athletes are provided meals from a dietitian led food-service system and days when the food choices are led by the athletes. The methods of data collection will be used to extrapolate and compare player’s dietary (energy and macronutrient) intake, nutrient timing and dietary quality on food service vs athlete led days. Hypothesis: Dietary intake and meal timing will be superior (in relation to guidelines) on days that athletes consume meals provided by the clubs integrated food service model run by a sports dietitian.
Interventions
An observational study design where athletes would record their dietary intake over a nominated period (8 day period, during pre-season training) on days that include the provision of meals from an in-house foodservice facility and days where athletes are fully self-reliant. Outcome measures include dietary (macronutrient) intake and nutrient timing using validated tools where available. The study will be undertaken in a convenience sample of high-performance Australian Rules Football Players in
An observational study design where athletes would record their dietary intake over a nominated period (8 day period, during pre-season training) on days that include the provision of meals from an in-house foodservice facility and days where athletes are fully self-reliant. Outcome measures include dietary (macronutrient) intake and nutrient timing using validated tools where available. The study will be undertaken in a convenience sample of high-performance Australian Rules Football Players in an affiliated sporting club. Participants are only provided meals that are already being provided as part of their contract; no changes are being made.
Sponsors
Bond Univeristy
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Study participants will be elite male Australian Rules Football players from the Gold Coast Suns Football Club. Players aged between 18-30 years, with 0-3 years of experience in the AFL will be approached to participate in this study.
Exclusion criteria
Players with more than 3 years experience in the AFL. Players outside of the GC Suns. Players who are not training and/or eating with team. Females. Ages 31+
Outcome results
None listed