Gallegos, Danielle

MacKenzie, Kristen

Ng, C

English

Introduction: There are clear recommendations relating to protein intake around resistance exercise to promote MPS. However, evidence-based information relating to protein intake and supplementation is plausibly limited to some athlete populations including those within recreational sporting clubs and gyms. Methods: 46 athletes completed a survey assessing protein supplementation practices, knowledge and beliefs. Results: 48% of athletes reported the regular use of protein supplements, with 91% consuming them immediately after resistance exercise. Of those taking protein supplements, the main reported reasons for their consumption were to aid recovery (54%), for weight gain/ muscle gain (48%), improve strength (33%) and improve performance (31%). Most of the athletes reported that they were taking supplements based on their own decision (38%), coach’s advice (38%) with fewer reporting taking them due to advice from a dietitian or nutritionist (10%). The athletes reported that they purchased their protein supplements from their local health food store (26%), followed by at a pharmacy (22%), online (22%) and from a personal/team trainer (15%). 38% of athletes believed (agreed or strongly agreed) that their protein intake was insufficient without supplementation and 40% felt that discontinuing supplementation would impact their performance. Conclusion: This preliminary research highlights a range of causative factors influencing athlete intake practices and some athlete confusion regarding protein recommendations. It potentially provides a platform for further studies to assess athlete's protein supplement intake practices, knowledge and beliefs. These studies can potentially guide sports dietitians to effectively educate and market evidence-based messages regarding protein supplementation and dietary protein intake to athletes

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Bond UniversityResearch RepositoryA tale of confusion and misinformation - the evaluation of protein supplementation practices,knowledge and beliefs in recreational adult athletes.MacKenzie, Kristen; Gallegos, Danielle; Ng, CPublished: 09/09/2016Document Version:Early version, also known as pre-printLink to publication in Bond University research repository.Recommended citation(APA):MacKenzie, K., Gallegos, D., & Ng, C. (2016). A tale of confusion and misinformation - the evaluation of proteinsupplementation practices, knowledge and beliefs in recreational adult athletes.. Poster session presented atThe 17th International Congress of Dietetics Granada 2016, Granada, Spain.General rightsCopyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public portal are retained by the authors and/or other copyright ownersand it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights.For more information, or if you believe that this document breaches copyright, please contact the Bond University research repositorycoordinator.Download date: 10 May 2019Authors: Workcenter: MacKenzie-Shalders, K1. Ng, C2. Gallegos, D2. 1Bond University, Gold Coast, AUSTRALIA.  2Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA.  Reference: Title: A tale of confusion and misinformation – the evaluation of protein supplementation practices, knowledge and beliefs in recreational adult athletes. Introduction: There are clear recommendations for protein intake around resistance exercise to promote muscle protein synthesis. However, evidence-based information relating to protein intake and supplementation is plausibly limited to some athlete populations including those within recreational sporting clubs and gyms. Methods:  • 46 athletes (sprint, triathlon, field-based team sports, strength, power sports and weight-making sports) completed a pilot questionnaire. • Athlete protein intake frequency, amount, knowledge and beliefs regarding protein supplements were evaluated. Results:  • 48% of athletes reported the regular use of protein supplements. • 91% consumed a protein supplement immediately after resistance exercise.  • The main reported reasons for protein supplement consumption were to aid recovery (54%), for weight gain/ muscle gain (48%), to improve strength (33%) and improve performance (31%).  • 38% of the athletes were using protein supplements based on their coach’s advice in comparison to 10% based on advice from a dietitian or nutritionist.  • Their protein supplements were purchased from their local health food store (26%), followed by at a pharmacy (22%), online (22%) and from a personal/team trainer (15%).   Conclusions, discussion and practical application   • Pilot research   • A range of causative factors influenced athlete protein intake practices including the coach.  • There was some athlete confusion regarding protein recommendations   • Further studies can guide sports dietitians to effectively educate and market evidence-based messages regarding protein supplementation and dietary protein intake to athletes.   P - 392 23% 23% 45% 9% On average, how many days do you supplement protein per week? 1-2 x 3-4 x 5-6 x everyday0% 9% 50% 27% 9% 5% On average, what do you consume as a protein dose per serve? 10g 20g 30g 40g >40g Don't know41% 59% On the days you take protein supplements, on average how many times a day do you take them? 1 x 2 - 3 x 4 x >4 x• 90% of respondents supplemented protein after resistance exercise • 55% of respondents supplemented protein after endurance exercise • 50% of respondents supplemented protein after their competition • 38% nominated strongly agree/agree versus 59% strongly disagree/ disagree that their current diet is insufficient in protein if they don’t supplement protein. • 40% nominated strongly agree/agree versus 36% strongly disagree/ disagree that there would be a negative effect of consuming too much protein on performance. • 58% nominated strongly agree/agree versus 36% strongly disagree/ disagree that there would be a negative effect of consuming too much protein on health. 

A tale of confusion and misinformation - the evaluation of protein supplementation practices, knowledge and beliefs in recreational adult athletes.

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A tale of confusion and misinformation - the evaluation of protein supplementation practices, knowledge and beliefs in recreational adult athletes.

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