Journal article
Dietary Regimens of Athletes Competing at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Vol.24(1), pp.28-36
2014
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the dietary regimens reported by athletes competing at a major international competition and report whether these were based on nutrient composition, religious beliefs, cultural eating style, food intolerance or avoidance of certain ingredients. A questionnaire was randomly distributed to 351 athletes in the main dining hall of the athletes' village over the three main meal periods during the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games (23rd Sept - 14th Oct, 2010). The majority (n=218, 62%) of athletes reported following one or more dietary regimens, with 50% (n=174) following a diet based on the nutrient composition of the food. Significantly more athletes from weight category and aesthetic sports (28%, p=0.005) and from power/sprint sports (41%, p=0.004) followed low fat and high protein regimens respectively. Other specialised dietary regimens were followed by 33% of participants, with avoidance of red meat (13%), vegetarian (7%), Halal (6%), and low lactose regimens (5%) reported most frequently. Significantly more athletes from non-Western regions followed a vegetarian diet (p<0.001), while more vegetarians reported avoiding additives (p=0.013) and wheat (p=<0.001). A Western style of eating was the most commonly reported cultural regimen (72% of total with 23% from non-Western regions). Those following a Western diet were significantly more likely to report following a regimen based on nutrient composition (p=0.02). As a high proportion of athletes from differing countries and sports follow specialised dietary regimens, caterers and organisers should ensure that adequate nutrition support and food items are available at similar events.
Details
- Title
- Dietary Regimens of Athletes Competing at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games
- Authors
- Fiona Pelly (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringSarah J Burkhart (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Vol.24(1), pp.28-36
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Date published
- 2014
- DOI
- 10.1123/ijsnem.2013-0023
- ISSN
- 1526-484X
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2014 The Author. This manuscript is as accepted for publication in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Excersie Metabolism, Vol 24, No. 1. The definitive version is available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2013-0023
- 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
- 99448766602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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