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Different factors influence dietary supplement use by elite figure skaters.
2003 NOV 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Different factors influence dietary supplement use by elite figure skaters.
"The present study examined the prevalence of dietary supplement use among elite figure skaters, gender differences in supplement use, and differences in nutrient intake of supplement users versus non-users. Male (n=46) and female (n=59) figure skaters completed a supplement survey and 3-day food records. Descriptive analysis, chi-square test, and independent t tests were used to analyze the data," scientists writing in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism report.
"Sixty-five percent of male (n=30) and 76% of female (n=45) figure skaters reported use of supplements. Forty-seven percent of males and 55% of females reported daily use of supplements. Multivitamin-mineral supplements were the most popular dietary supplements consumed by figure skaters. Significant gender differences were observed in the use of multivitamin-mineral supplements (61% males vs. 83% females, p
"Echinacea and ginseng were popular herbal supplements used by these skaters. The three main reasons given by male figure skaters for taking supplements were: to provide more energy (41%), to prevent illness or disease (34%), and to enhance performance (21%). Among female figure skaters, the three main reasons given were: to prevent illness or disease (61%), to provide more energy (39%), and to make up for an inadequate diet (28%)," researchers reported.
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