Murray State University
The Effect of Nutrition Intervention of Performance Measures of University Rowing Team Members
Institution
Murray State University
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
Jeffrey Frame
Abstract
Studies on nutritional intake of athletes have demonstrated suboptimal intakes in the areas of total energy intake, carbohydrate intake, and calcium and zinc intake. Suboptimal eating, misconceptions about nutrition, improper use of supplements, and use of “fad” diets have contributed to the challenge of nutrition education of athlete populations. Few recent studies have been performed on university athletics demonstrating the role of nutrition intervention in maximizing athletic performance, and no known studies focus upon team members of competitive rowing programs. It is the objective of this study to answer one question: Will nutrition/hydration education intervention of competitive university rowers be reflected in changed eating lifestyles, physical attributes and rowing performance measures? Selection of the nutrition/hydration intervention delivery medium is important in maximizing nutrition lifestyle behaviors. Use of peer nutrition education programs has demonstrated effectiveness in improving knowledge of university athletes.
The Effect of Nutrition Intervention of Performance Measures of University Rowing Team Members
Studies on nutritional intake of athletes have demonstrated suboptimal intakes in the areas of total energy intake, carbohydrate intake, and calcium and zinc intake. Suboptimal eating, misconceptions about nutrition, improper use of supplements, and use of “fad” diets have contributed to the challenge of nutrition education of athlete populations. Few recent studies have been performed on university athletics demonstrating the role of nutrition intervention in maximizing athletic performance, and no known studies focus upon team members of competitive rowing programs. It is the objective of this study to answer one question: Will nutrition/hydration education intervention of competitive university rowers be reflected in changed eating lifestyles, physical attributes and rowing performance measures? Selection of the nutrition/hydration intervention delivery medium is important in maximizing nutrition lifestyle behaviors. Use of peer nutrition education programs has demonstrated effectiveness in improving knowledge of university athletes.