School of Nutrition, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON.
Can J Diet Pract Res. 2020 Dec 1;81(4):204-209. doi: 10.3148/cjdpr-2020-016. Epub 2020 Jun 4.
Little is known about athletes' perceptions of emerging dietary guidance on plant-based diets (PBD). To explore knowledge and perceptions of PBD among competitive and recreational athletes, an online survey was developed, pilot tested, and sent via email to athletes recruited from 2 Canadian post-secondary institutions. Survey questions explored athletes' understanding and views of the proposed Canadian dietary guidelines emphasizing plant-based proteins. Data were analyzed using grounded theory approaches. Forty-eight athletes participated in the survey. Two major themes emerged: () athletes had mixed perceptions of plant-based eating (PBE) and () athletes associated PBE with broader food system concerns. Athletes have the potential to be important advocates of healthy and sustainable eating among peer groups and the general public. For effective promotion of PBE, the unique nutrient requirements and performance goals of athletes should be considered. Messaging to encourage a flexible rather than strict view of PBD may be a more feasible and acceptable approach when working with athletes.
关于运动员对新兴植物性饮食（PBD）饮食指南的看法知之甚少。为了探索竞技和娱乐运动员对 PBD 的知识和看法，我们开发了一个在线调查，并对其进行了试点测试，然后通过电子邮件发送给从加拿大 2 所高等院校招募的运动员。调查问题探讨了运动员对强调植物性蛋白质的加拿大膳食指南的理解和看法。使用扎根理论方法对数据进行了分析。48 名运动员参加了调查。出现了两个主要主题：（1）运动员对植物性饮食（PBE）的看法喜忧参半，（2）运动员将 PBE 与更广泛的食品系统问题联系在一起。运动员有可能成为同龄人和公众中健康和可持续饮食的重要倡导者。为了有效促进 PBE，应考虑运动员独特的营养需求和表现目标。在与运动员合作时，鼓励灵活而不是严格的 PBD 观点可能是一种更可行和可接受的方法。
