Habits Of Athletes Research Articles

Knowledge, Behaviour and Attitudes Related to Sun Exposure in Sportspeople: A Systematic Review.

People who practice outdoor sports have an increased risk of skin cancer as they are exposed to high doses of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Recent studies have shown that in many athletes, sun protection behaviours are inadequate, with the risk that this entails. The aim of this review is to collect the information published to date about the knowledge, attitudes and habits of athletes in relation to sun exposure and its risks. A systematic review was conducted using PubMed and Embase with the search algorithm “(skin cancer OR melanoma) AND (exercise OR sport OR athletes)”. All studies analysing the knowledge, attitudes and habits of photoprotection in athletes were included. A total of 2,365 publications were found, of which 23 were selected, including a total of 10,445 sportspeople. The majority of participants declared their voluntary intention to tan and stated that the sun made them feel better, although they also showed concern about possible damage associated with UV radiation. In most studies, less than half of the participants made adequate use of photoprotective measures. In general, most athletes had a high level of knowledge regarding the risk of skin cancer associated with sun exposure. In conclusion, most athletes are aware of the risks associated with UV radiation but do not make adequate use of photoprotective cream. New training programs on photoprotection could help improve athletes’ photoprotective behaviour, reducing the incidence of skin cancer and precancerous lesions in this population.

P133 The Influence of Social Support on Self-Efficacy in Eating Habits Among High School Athletes

Background Previous studies have suggested that self-efficacy and social support are factors that influence dietary behavior in adults. However, the relationship between these two factors among high school athletes has not been adequately explored. Objective This study aims to determine which factor of social support (five-factors structure) is strongly associated with self-efficacy in eating habits among high school athletes. Study Design, Settings, Participants The acquired data in this cross-sectional study were analyzed. The subjects were 109 high school athletes. The data for this study were gathered through questionnaire (that included demographic characteristics, questions regarding nutrition education, self-efficacy and social support in eating habits of athletes). Validated self-efficacy scale and social support scale were used in this study. This social support scale includes the five-factors of “Informational Support of General Nutrition,” “Informational Support for Athletes,” “Tangible Support,” “Appraisal Support by Praise,” and “Appraisal Support by Advice.” Measurable Outcome/Analysis A multiple regression was utilized to determine which factor of social support is strongly associated with self-efficacy. Mann-Whitney U test was utilized to examine the relationship between social support and nutrition education. Results The results of the multiple regression analysis revealed that the most important predictive factors in the students' self-efficacy was “Informational Support of General Nutrition” (β = 0.378, P Conclusion The results of this study showed that “Informational Support of General Nutrition” is strongly associated with self-efficacy in eating habits. Further research is needed about longitudinal study of correlation between the social support and the self-efficacy. However, the finding can be used to develop effective nutrition education program to increase self-efficacy in eating habits among high school athletes. Funding None.

The rules for proper nutrition in sports

The present review aims to make a comprehensive view on the nutritional needs and habits of athletes in different sports. With this review we would like to take into consideration and comment on the various trends in sports nutrition, making a summary of the various situations that arise for those who do sports, even competitive. First the basic principles for proper nutrition will be listed, then some aspects of pre-race nutrition and which foods to prefer for the speedy recovery of energy. The need for some athletes to maintain their weight, both for better performance and for the needs of the type of sport practiced, when athletes are divided into categories based on weight, will also be taken into consideration Finally, the metabolic pathways important for athletic performance will be examined in detail, evaluating the properties and validity of the individual nutrients and some supplements, for their best efficiency.

Mode and food habits of athletes of Kazakhstan

Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the mode and the eating habits of some sports athletes as well as to find out the sources of received knowledge about nutrition athletes. Material: In the evaluation of actual nutrition in 2017, 60 participants took part, including 15 volleyball players of the Burevestnik team, 15 judo wrestlers of the national team of Kazakhstan, 15 wrestlers of the club team and 15 triathletes of the national team of Kazakhstan. To study data on the regime and eating habits, a valid questionnaire was used, directly interviewing each researcher. The statistical analysis of the survey data was carried out, the percentage distribution of responses on the questionnaire was calculated. For the analysis of categorical data χ2 test (chi-square) have been applied. Results: The results of the study have shown that Kazakhstan sportsmen diet is not optimal, not enough of the studied athletes eat 4 or more times a day. 22.7% of the respondents are snacking not enough - only once per day, and 11.7% of the respondents do not snack at all. More than half of the subjects (52%) regularly eats every day at the same time, while 48% - not always eat regularly. Conclusions:The main criterion for the selection of food is taste, paying too little attention to the specificity of sport and on a special diet. Basic information about nutrition investigated Kazakh athletes receive from coaches and family members, and the share of doctors and nutritionists have to too small impact here. Public information systems are relatively ineffective.

Feeding habits of athletes with high physical activity

The article describes the features of construction of specialized foods for sportsmen, members of Amateur and professional teams to play Rugby. The relevance of the study lies in the fact that so far not established a unified recommendations on diets and nutrition regimes of the Rugby players. We are committed to the solution of the time-consuming assessment of individual needs athletes Rugby players in nutrients. For the Rugby player is especially important qualitative composition of protein intake. Sports doctors and coaches recommend rational diet of the Rugby players with the prevalence of essential amino acids involved in the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters. The highest loads on the body of a Rugby player due to the fact that in the training sessions of Rugby players includes power elements used in elite military units and police units in order to develop collective interactions in hard conditions. They include elements of weightlifting, intense agility and martial arts and martial arts. The special task of organizing the diet of Rugby players is the use of high carbohydrate diets to prevent chronic lack of energy during training and during competitions. The diet should be an optimal content of products from cereal crops, with relatively little protein and fat. You need to replenish energy stores by eating balanced chemical with the rod, avoiding long breaks and including protein and carbohydrate foods. For quality control using modern gas and spectrophotometric devices Institute of Food and Processing Industry of the Kuban State University of Technology. Key findings include the development of the diets of athletes in team rugby Kuban State University and some of the specialized vegetable and meat products, "rugby" and "Sport".

The Evaluation of the Nutritional Habits of Athletes Between the Ages of 17-18 Who Perform the Swimming Sports

Bu arastirmanin amaci 17–18 yas araliginda yuzme sporuyla ugrasan aktif sporcularin beslenme aliskanliklarinin belirlenmesidir. Arastirmanin orneklemini Dogu Anadolu Bolgesi Malatya ilinde yapilan „Anadolu Kupasi‟ yarismasinda yuzen 98 (60 erkek,38 bayan) sporcu olusturmaktadir. Sporculara II bolumden olusan bir anket uygulanmistir. Anketin I. bolumu kisisel bilgilerden olusan, II. bolumu beslenme bilgisi sorularini icermektedir. Arastirma sonuclari degerlendirildiginde bu sporcularin genelinin haftada 3 ile 5 saat arasinda antrenman yaptiklari, ortalama 4 yildir bu sporla ugrastiklari gorulmustur. Sporcularin genelinin beslenme hakkindaki bilgilerinin antrenorlerinden veya sporcu arkadaslarindan edindikleri saptanmistir. Musabaka oncesi son yemegi 3-4 saat onceden yedikleri, sectikleri yemegin hafif yiyecekler olmasina dikkat ettikleri, musabakadan once enerji arttirmak icin genelde bal ve tereyagi gibi besinleri tercih ettikleri ve ihtiyaclari olan enerjinin ortalama 4000-5000 kcal oldugunu belirtmislerdir. Musabaka ve antrenman sonrasinda toparlanma suresine katki saglanmasi icin protein aldiklari gorulmustur. Sporcularin geneli sabah kahvaltisini atlayip gunde 2 ogun beslenmekte ve ara ogun almadiklari tespit edilmistir. Bunun sebebini vakitlerinin olmayisina ve gec uyandiklarina baglamislardir. Arastirma grubunu olusturan sporcular doping maddelerinin performansi arttirsa bile zararli oldugunu dusunmektedir fakat odul ve para sonucunda bir cogu zararli olan doping maddelerini kullanabileceklerini soylemektedir. Ulkemizde sporcu egitiminde alinacak besinler ve bu besinlerin sporcu performansindaki onemleri uzerinde daha detayli bir sekilde sporculara ve antrenorlere bu konu hakkinda egitimler, seminerler yapilmasi faydali olacaktir

Gambling Habits of Athletes and Nonathletes Classified as Disordered Gamblers

ABSTRACT The objective of the present study was to determine the forms of gambling that were the most prevalent in those having problems with their gambling. High-risk individuals who were experiencing difficulties with their gambling were examined. Specifically, the gambling behaviors of current athletes, former athletes, and nonathletes were investigated. Only members of these 3 groups with elevated scores on the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) were tested. Specifically, only those classified as disordered gamblers (SOGS score ≥ 3) were recruited. Among these individuals with high SOGS scores, former athletes were more likely to participate in skill-based forms of gambling such as sports gambling and poker card playing, whereas nonathletes were more likely to partake in gambling games that were based predominately on chance factors. Also, former athletes were more likely to wager on the sport they had once played. Findings suggest that a competitive spirit may lead athletes to involvement in skill-based forms of gambling. While other explanations were considered, preliminary indicators support this view.