Golf is predominantly a skill-based sport where technical aspects are regarded as priority area for improving performance. At present, most of the existing literature has focused on player’s physicality, endurance and attributes in an effort to enhance While important, role nutrition elite golf received little attention date. The energy demands can vary depending level individual (recreational–...

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine that physical activity, athletic performance, and recovery from exercise are enhanced by optimal nutrition. These organizations recommend appropriate selection of food and fluids, timing of intake, and supplement choices for optimal health and exercise performance. This pos...

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine that physical activity, athletic performance, and recovery from exercise are enhanced by optimal nutrition. These organizations recommend appropriate selection of food and fluids, timing of intake, and supplement choices for optimal health and exercise performance. This pos...

The youth sport system in the United States is not achieving its full potential. There a need to reimagine this ways that are evidence-based, innovative, and coordinated best safeguard promote well-being of young people. purpose expert commentary, composed by President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board, propose set changes across multiple levels influence (e.g., individual,...

Sport nutrition knowledge has been shown to influence dietary habits of athletes. The purpose the current study was examine relationships between sport and body composition potential predictors weight goals in collegiate Participants included National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III women (n = 42, height: 169.9 ± 6.9 cm; mass: 67.1 8.6 kg; fat-free 51.3 6.6 fat percent: 24.2 5.3%) ...

OBJECTIVE To survey the drinking habits of young children with reference to the consumption of plain water, and to estimate the proportion of a child's recommended energy intake contributed by drinks. DESIGN A prospective survey. SETTING Health centres, mother and toddler groups, and infant schools in and around Southampton. SUBJECTS 39 preschool and 66 infant schoolchildren. INTERVENTI...

OBJECTIVE The present study investigates the changes and tracking of dietary behaviours in Norwegian 11-year-olds and examines the association between parental education and dietary tracking over a time period of 20 months. DESIGN Longitudinal data from the Norwegian HEalth In Adolescents (HEIA) cohort study followed up at three time points (2007-2009). SETTING Intakes of fruits, vegetables...

Self-esteem, psychological masculinity and femininity, and attitudes toward women in female athletes were investigated in an attempt to examine the validity o f various stereotypes. Subgroup distinctions based on sport played, level o f commitment to athletics, and experience level were also examined. Seventyone women participating in intercollegiate varsity teams (crew, basketball, squash, and...