Body Composition, Dietary Habits, Eating Disorder Risk, Nutrition-Related Beliefs, Resting Metabolic Rate, Rock Climbing, Sport Climbing
Conditions
Keywords
Rock climbing, Youth athletes, Body composition, Dietary habits, Eat-26, ORTO-R, Resting Metabolic Rate, Sport climbing
Brief summary
The aim of this observational study is to evaluate resting metabolic rate (RMR), body composition, dietary habits, nutrition-related beliefs, and the risk of eating disorders among children and adolescents practicing sport climbing. Participants will undergo indirect calorimetry to assess RMR, anthropometric and body composition measurements, complete validated questionnaires, and provide a three-day food diary.
Detailed description
Sport climbing is characterized by high physical demands and a relatively low body mass, which may influence nutritional practices and increase the risk of disordered eating behaviors among young athletes. However, limited data are available regarding resting metabolic rate, dietary habits, nutrition-related beliefs, and eating disorder risk in this population. The objective of this study is to assess resting metabolic rate, body composition, dietary habits, nutrition-related beliefs, and eating disorder risk among children and adolescents engaged in regular sport climbing training. Participants will attend one study visit during which resting metabolic rate will be measured using indirect calorimetry. Body height and body composition will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Participants will complete the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), the ORTO-R questionnaire, the KomPAN questionnaire (Parts A, B, and C), and a questionnaire regarding climbing level and weekly physical activity. Participants will also complete a three-day dietary record before or after the study visit. Associations between resting metabolic rate, body composition, dietary habits, nutrition-related beliefs, training characteristics, and eating disorder risk will be analyzed.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Wroclaw Medical University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
9 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* age 9-18 years * regular participation in organized sport climbing training for at least 6 months * participation in a climbing competition at least at the local level * written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian
Exclusion criteria
* acute illness on the day of assessment * medical conditions affecting resting metabolic rate * contraindications to bioelectrical impedance analysis * failure to complete study procedures * refusal or withdrawal of consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Resting Metabolic Rate | Baseline. | Resting metabolic rate measured by indirect calorimetry. |
| Eating Disorder Risk | Baseline. | Risk of eating disorders assessed using the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body Composition | Baseline. | Measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis. |
| Orthorexic Behaviors | Baseline. | Assessed using the ORTO-R questionnaire. |
| Dietary Habits | Baseline. | Assessed using the KomPAN questionnaire. |
| Dietary Intake | Three consecutive days. | Energy and nutrient intake assessed using a three-day food diary. |
| Climbing Training Characteristics | Baseline. | Weekly climbing training volume and climbing performance level. |
Countries
Poland
Outcome results
None listed