Dietary Supplement Use Among Adolescent Athletes in Central Nebraska and Their Sources of Information

摘要: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence dietary supplement use among adolescent athletes. project also directed at identifying sources these student-athletes used for acquiring information about supplements. One hundred thirty nine high school athletes (99 males; 34 females; mean age = 15.8 +/- 1.19 years) volunteered participate in study. A 16-question anonymous survey instrument examined supplements, reasons use, type sport participation, and regarding Of participants study, 22.3% (N 31) reported currently taking There no relationship found between age. were a significantly higher number males reporting current use. those who be sports performance 25) most reason significant differences any sports. participants, 38.1% 53) listed their coach as best source on results offer literature some additional insight into trends student Practical implications suggest that it may necessary ensure coaches have sufficient knowledge supplements so are receiving accurate information.