Journal article
Athlete use and opinion of point of choice nutrition labels at a major international competition
Appetite, Vol.70, pp.6-13
2013
Abstract
Point of choice (POC) labels may assist individuals to choose food appropriate for their needs when dining 28 away from home. However, limited research exists on the use and opinion of labels by athletes in a large 29 dining hall environment. The aim of this study was to evaluate athletes' utilisation and opinion of POC 30 nutrition labels provided in the athletes village main dining hall at a major competition event (the 31 2010 Commonwealth Games, New Delhi, India). A questionnaire was distributed to athletes from a range 32 of cultural and sporting backgrounds (n = 351) while present within the dining hall during main meal 33 periods throughout the competition event (23rd September-14th October, 2010). While the majority 34 of respondents (79%) reported that it was important/very important to provide POC information for menu 35 items and 59% rated the POC labels as useful/very useful, only 14% of athletes reported using labels all of 36 the time. Athletes from specific regions (India/Sri Lanka, Africa), sports (team and weight category), and 37 those with less education reported using the labels more frequently. Although females rated the impor- 38 tance of providing nutrition information higher than males (p = 0.008), there was no gender difference in 39 reported use of POC labels. Athletes believed that POC labels could be improved with the addition of more 40 information, better aesthetic properties, and better positioning in more convenient locations. Further 41 research to identify the most effective POC label for use in this environment, and ultimately the develop- 42 ment of a standardised label may assist a broader range of athletes at future competitions.
Details
- Title
- Athlete use and opinion of point of choice nutrition labels at a major international competition
- Authors
- Sarah J Burkhart (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringFiona Pelly (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Appetite, Vol.70, pp.6-13
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Date published
- 2013
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.appet.2013.06.080
- ISSN
- 0195-6663
- 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
- 99448881902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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