Abstract des Autors

Literature examining the differences in understanding among athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers is sparse. In addition, some of that work is dated and may no longer reflect current levels of familiarity with sport nutrition. This study is, therefore, a timely assessment and update on the differences among athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers with respect to understanding nutritional needs among athletes. In summary, statistically significant differences were observed in the mean level of understanding in sport nutrition among athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers. In addition, athletic trainers were more familiar with sport nutrition issues than coaches or athletes, and athletes tended to overestimate their level of understanding of nutrition. Aus dem Text