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Abstract: This observational study analyzed and surveyed the nutritional knowledge of collegiate female volleyball athletes. Participants were required to complete a survey which tested sport nutrition knowledge, track food consumption over a three-day period in a food diary, and share anthropometric data (height, weight, age). Resting energy expenditure (REE) was collected, which allowed the calculation of their active energy expenditure (AEE). Collection of this data allowed for understanding of nutritional knowledge, eating patterns, and anthropometrics in women’s collegiate volleyball. Diary entries showed a lack of caloric intake, and in addition, insufficient macro-nutrient consumption. Survey results reported knowledge was low based on incorrect or inability to answer. Upon review of diary entries and survey results, it was concluded that there is a lack of nutritional knowledge within collegiate female volleyball athletes. Diary entries showed a lack of caloric intake, insufficient macronutrient consumption, and survey results were unsatisfactory.
Author keywords: Sports Nutrition, Knowledge, Volleyball, Nutrition Education
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