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Evaluation of the nutrition support provided at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games: Western versus Nonwestern perspectives
USC Research Conference, 2013 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 01-Jul-2013–05-Jul-2013)
University of the Sunshine Coast
2013
Abstract
In the main dining hall of major international sporting events, it is standard practice to provide some nutrition support, commonly nutrition labelling and dietetic consultations, for attendees. Although this may assist athletes and officials to make optimal food choices, the level and type of support varies between events and may not be suitable for individuals from different regions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the opinion and usage of nutrition support by athletes and officials from Western and Non-western regions at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. Dietitians (n=4) recorded occasions of service (n=443) at a nutrition kiosk during the games period (23rd September- 14th October), while a questionnaire was randomly distributed to individuals (n=503) in the main dining hall. Of all enquiries, 57% (n=251) were from Western attendees, mainly for food provision (81%, n=153) and special/therapeutic dietary requirements (79%, n=56). Non-western attendees had more performance nutrition (69%, n=52) and weight management enquiries (93%, n=53) and requested the majority of consultations (86%, n=51). Nutrition labels were used all or some of the time by 75% (n=380) of attendees, however Non-western athletes reported more frequent use (p=<01). Western attendees rated label presentation (p=0.047), allergen information (p=0.028) and the overall label format (p=0.012) significantly lower than Non-western attendees. These findings suggest that although nutrition support at this event was viewed as adequate, improvements could be made to labels. Dietitians working at these events should be adequately trained in large scale food service operation and capable of consulting on food allergy/intolerance.
Details
- Title
- Evaluation of the nutrition support provided at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games: Western versus Nonwestern perspectives
- Authors
- Sarah J Burkhart (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Conference details
- USC Research Conference, 2013 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 01-Jul-2013–05-Jul-2013)
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Date published
- 2013
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2013 the author.
- Organisation Unit
- Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99447750602621
- Output Type
- Conference presentation
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