Assessment of Nutritional Knowledge of Lebanese Coaches: A Unique Study in the Middle East and North African (MENA) Region

Salami, Ali; Chamseddine, Lara; Joumaa, Wissam H.

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“…ese findings are in line with the study by Salami et al in which supplement users reported having experienced one or more adverse events of supplementation including hypertension, polyuria, mood swings, and excess facial hair but still choose to consume it [30,41].…”

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“…A recent study concluded that the Lebanese coaches and athletic trainers were not sufficiently ready to deliver quality information about sports nutrition and reported that only 26.5% of trainers have undergone formal nutrition training. ey obtain sports nutrition information mainly via the Internet and magazines [41]. Furthermore, any additional cost to gym membership fees may discourage PSU to request a sports nutrition dietitian consultation.…”

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Protein Supplement Perceptions, Use, and Associated Performance in Young Lebanese Resistance-Training Athletes

Saleh

Julien

2022

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

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The aims of this study were first to evaluate the nutritional knowledge, perception, and source of nutrition information among resistance-trained individuals consuming protein supplements (PS), to determine whether a correlation exists between nutrition-related knowledge and the use of PS, and finally to compare the impact of PS use among participants classified as nonprotein supplement users (NPSUs) and protein supplement users (PSUs). A cross-sectional study was conducted among a highly selected group of resistance-specialized trainees (RSTs). Among the 100 RST participants recruited, the Internet and coaches were the most common source of nutritional information. About one-third of participants believed that there were no health risks after consuming PS. Both NPSU and PSU exhibit performance improvement that was significantly lessened in PSU compared to NPSU. This study demonstrated that RST may have misconceptions regarding the benefits of PS usage to increase strength. Our data also suggest a shortage of knowledge about PS and confirm that PSUs lack proper professional guidance. These findings highlight the need for proper monitoring to ensure adequate perception, awareness, and safety in the Lebanese sports sector.

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Protein Supplement Perceptions, Use, and Associated Performance in Young Lebanese Resistance-Training Athletes

Saleh

Julien

2022

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

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“…In Lebanon, studies on NK and athletes’ performance are very limited (Salami et al , 2017; Boumosleh et al , 2020). To date, there are no published data on NK of university student-athletes with reference to performance.…”

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Sports nutrition knowledge translates to enhanced athletic performance: a cross-sectional study among Lebanese university athletes

Serhan

Yakan

Serhan

2022

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Purpose Adequate nutrition knowledge forms the foundation for optimal physical health and performance. In Lebanon, there are limited studies on the effect of nutrition knowledge on the athletes’ performance. This study aims to evaluate university athletes’ nutrition knowledge status and to identify the factors predicting athletes’ performance. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 384 university student-athletes, using a validated tool with modifications (Furber et al., 2017) to assess nutrition knowledge. The modified questionnaire includes seven subsections (vitamins and minerals, general nutrition, fluid, fat, carbohydrate, protein and sporting performance). Further, anthropometric measurements were taken; body composition was determined by the bioelectrical impedance analysis method. Handgrip strength, as an indirect measure of athlete performance, was assessed with the hand dynamometer. To measure the existence and degree of significance among different variables, Pearson correlation coefficients, χ2 and linear regression were used. Findings The health group had a higher level of nutritional knowledge, compared with the non-health group. The overall mean sports nutrition knowledge score for the student-athletes was 63.54%, which was considered inadequate sports nutrition knowledge (mean < 75%). Further, athletes’ performance was significantly predicted by the resting metabolic rate, lean muscle mass and weight. Originality/value The findings may help the university administration to implement a nutrition education program for athletes enrolled in non-health majors. Information gained serve to help dietetics professionals in Lebanon refine education strategies and sports clubs in universities to start to budget for hiring dietitians.

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“…Overall, however, it appears that athletes across various regions including the North America [ 14 , 15 ], Australia [ 6 , 7 , 13 ], New Zealand [ 16 ], Iran [ 11 ], Turkey [ 17 ], the UK [ 18 ], Ethiopioa [ 19 ], and Croatia [ 13 ] have significant gaps in their NK. Likewise, there appears to be room for improvement in the knowledge of athletic coaches across America [ 14 , 20 ] and Lebanon [ 21 ]. To our knowledge, no studies have been conducted on the NK of athletes or coaches in Jordananian society.…”

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“…Most studies conducted in non-English speaking countries rely on adapted versions of English tools but few report on the translation process and whether re-validation was undertaken. Studies in Arabic-speaking athletes have utilised modified versions of existing tools originally developed in 2003 or self-developed tools [ 17 ], and a study in Arabic-speaking coaches used a modified version of a Sports Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire, developed in 2005 [ 21 ]. Overall, the NK questionnaires used in Arabic athletes and coaches have either been poorly validated or are not based on current sports nutrition guidelines.…”

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General and sports nutrition knowledge among Jordanian adult coaches and athletes: A cross-sectional survey

2021

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Background Nutrition knowledge (NK) is a modifiable determinant of diet intake and can positively influence athletic performance. This study aimed to (1) adapt and translate a validated general and sports NK questionnaire into Arabic (2) assess the NK of Jordanian sportspeople, and (3) evaluate the relationship between NK and various sociodemographic factors. Methods The Abridged Nutrition for Sport Knowledge Questionnaire (ANSKQ) was translated into Arabic using forward-backward translation and underwent pilot testing and psychometric validation (internal consistency, test-retest reliability, inter-rater agreement) using a convenience sample of 30 individuals. Following ANSKQ validation, athletes a from 50 sport institutes in Jordan were invited (via email) to complete the Arabic ANSKQ online. Differences in NK based on demographics were analysed using t-test or ANOVA for continuous variables and chi-square tests for categorical variables. The ability of demographic factors to predict NK score-category (poor/good/average/excellent) was assessed using multivariate logistic regression. Results The Arabic ANSKQ had excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.92), test-retest reliability (Pearson r = 0.926) and inter-rater agreement (Cohen’s k statistic = 0.89). A total of 3636 eligible participants completed the Arabic ANSKQ. Participants were mostly athletes (91.4%), female (68.0%), had normal BMI (50.6%), and played high-intensity sports (59.6%). 88.3% of participants had poor NK (<50%). There were statistically significant differences in NK score based on participant role (athlete vs coach), age, gender, BMI, nationality, smoking, years playing sport, sport frequency, sport intensity, and nutrition training. Multivariate modelling showed participant role, BMI, education level, sport frequency and nutrition training were predictors of NK category. Conclusions In conclusion, Jordanian sportspeople have poor NK and may benefit from increased nutrition training.

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Assessment of Nutritional Knowledge of Lebanese Coaches: A Unique Study in the Middle East and North African (MENA) Region

Abstract: Background: Trainers provide nutritional information to their athletes, yet, their skills in this field remain weak. No related research has been conducted so far in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Cited by 3 publications

References 19 publications

Protein Supplement Perceptions, Use, and Associated Performance in Young Lebanese Resistance-Training Athletes

Protein Supplement Perceptions, Use, and Associated Performance in Young Lebanese Resistance-Training Athletes

Sports nutrition knowledge translates to enhanced athletic performance: a cross-sectional study among Lebanese university athletes

General and sports nutrition knowledge among Jordanian adult coaches and athletes: A cross-sectional survey

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