Abstract
Background and Purpose: The Mediterranean diet-MeD provides beneficial nutrients that improve athletes’ health. Posture is important for the performance of equine athletes-EA. This study aimed to determine adherence to the MeD, anthropometric measurements, and postures of EA. Methods: There were two study groups, EA(n:121) and non-athletes(n:121). The Mediterranean Diet Quality Index, the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener, the Food Frequency Questionnaire, the New York Posture Analyses-NYPA, an electronic scale, and a non-stretch tape were used. Results: EA’s MeD-characterized food consumption (vegetables, fruits, fish) frequencies were more compatible with recommendations(p
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