Fuller Andrea, Bird Stephen P
School of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich 4305, Australia.
Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich 4305, Australia.
Nutrients. 2025 Jan 20;17(2):361. doi: 10.3390/nu17020361.
: Proper nutrition and hydration are essential for the health, growth, and athletic performance of student-athletes. Adequate energy availability and sufficient intake of macro- and micronutrients support adolescent development, prevent nutrient deficiencies, and reduce the risk of disordered eating. These challenges are particularly relevant to student-athletes, who are vulnerable to nutrition misinformation and often exhibit limited nutrition knowledge. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the 'Eat 2 Win' nutrition education pilot program for high school student-athletes and assess changes in nutrition knowledge using the Nutrition for Sport Knowledge Questionnaire-Adolescents (NSKQ-a). : Fifty-five high school student-athletes (14.1 ± 2.2 years; 53% male, 47% female) from the Bremer State High School Sports Academy participated in the 'Eat 2 Win' program. The curriculum was tailored to align with the nutritional needs of Australian high school student-athletes and included three interactive workshops on sports nutrition concepts, practical cooking classes, and online learning modules. Sessions were delivered onsite at the school over three consecutive weeks, once per week. Twenty-four participants (43.6%) completed all program components. : The program was feasible and well-accepted by participants. Nutrition knowledge, assessed in 16 participants using the NSKQ-a, revealing an overall knowledge increase of 9.7%, with sub-category improvements ranging from 3.1% to 34.4%. : The 'Eat 2 Win' pilot program improved student-athletes' nutrition knowledge, particularly in macronutrients and hydration. Participant feedback highlighted enjoyment and positive impacts. Targeted nutrition education programs like 'Eat 2 Win' can empower student-athletes to make informed dietary choices by addressing knowledge gaps, debunking nutrition myths, and fostering positive dietary behaviours. Future programs should emphasize energy intake, practical skills, and accessible, actionable information.
适当的营养和水分摄入对于学生运动员的健康、成长和运动表现至关重要。充足的能量供应以及宏量营养素和微量营养素的充足摄入有助于青少年发育，预防营养缺乏，并降低饮食失调的风险。这些挑战对于学生运动员尤为相关，他们容易受到营养错误信息的影响，且往往营养知识有限。本研究旨在评估针对高中学生运动员的“饮食致胜”营养教育试点项目的可行性和可接受性，并使用青少年运动营养知识问卷（NSKQ-a）评估营养知识的变化。：来自不来梅州立高中体育学院的55名高中学生运动员（14.1±2.2岁；53%为男性，47%为女性）参加了“饮食致胜”项目。该课程根据澳大利亚高中学生运动员的营养需求进行了量身定制，包括三个关于运动营养概念的互动工作坊、实践烹饪课程和在线学习模块。课程在学校现场连续三周进行，每周一次。24名参与者（43.6%）完成了所有项目内容。：该项目可行且参与者接受度良好。使用NSKQ-a对16名参与者进行的营养知识评估显示，总体知识增加了9.7%，子类别改善范围从3.1%到34.4%。：“饮食致胜”试点项目提高了学生运动员的营养知识，特别是在宏量营养素和水分摄入方面。参与者的反馈突出了乐趣和积极影响。像“饮食致胜”这样有针对性的营养教育项目可以通过填补知识空白、揭穿营养误区和培养积极的饮食行为，使学生运动员能够做出明智的饮食选择。未来的项目应强调能量摄入、实践技能以及可获取、可操作的信息。
