Qualifications and Competence to Prescribe Dietary Supplements: Perception of Fitness Instructors

Miragaia, Dina Alexandra Marques; Trindade, Monique N P; Pereira, Carla Alexandra Barbosa

doi:10.1080/19390211.2021.1963025

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“…The present sample was characterized by the fact that, for them, gym trainers represented a reference source for prescription of supplements (27.9%), especially for males (84%). This is an important point to consider because gym trainers’ competence in food supplementation for sport is often based on anecdotical knowledge [ 2 ]. This finding could, in part, explain the large use of supplements in general, and of vitamins and minerals in particular, found in the present study.…”

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“…A balanced diet and regular physical exercise are essential for good health. Sport, physical exercise, and an active lifestyle, along with healthy food consumption patterns, are fundamental to maintaining a state of well-being by reducing the risk of obesity and the occurrence of other comorbidities [ 1 , 2 ]. In Western societies, gym centers are regularly frequented in order to maintain or improve functional capacity and physical appearance.…”

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“…Regulations on supplements differ across countries and there are supplements that can be found in illegal markets that are categorized as unsafe and that do not meet required quality standards. These products could be contaminated by harmful and prohibited substances that are undeclared, such as heavy metals and anabolic steroids, which may represent a health risk for users [ 2 , 5 , 10 , 11 , 12 ]. Several studies have also indicated adverse effects associated with dietary supplement consumption, especially if the intake goes beyond recommended quantities; they include cardiovascular, hematological, metabolic, and neurological problems [ 13 , 14 ].…”

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Sportsmen’s Attitude towards Dietary Supplements and Nutrition Knowledge: An Investigation in Selected Roman Area Gyms

Finamore¹,

Benvenuti

Santis

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Nutrients

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The non-professional sport environment is a grey zone not as widely assessed as that of elite athletes. The purpose of this research was to investigate the dietary supplementation habits and the nutrition knowledge on sport (NKS) in a sample of gym users. The level of adequacy of NKS was set at ≥60% of correct answers. Almost half (46.4%) of respondents stated they used food supplements, in particular multivitamins (31.0%), amino acid pills (29.5%), minerals (29.1%), and protein powders (28.7%). Supplements were used to increase muscle mass (36.9%) and to repair muscle (35.1%). Gym trainers were the preferred source of information on the use of supplements, especially in males (84%). The NKS correct response rate was 57.1% and the proportion of respondents with a sufficient level of NKS was 47.3%. The prevalence of correct answers was highest in males (61.5%) and for respondents with the highest educational attainment levels (44.5% and 53%). This study demonstrated that non-professional sportsmen do not have sufficient knowledge of nutrition and that the gym environment does not facilitate the circulation of the correct information on the role of supplementation. Considering the importance of nutrition for sportsmen, it is necessary to put in place actions aimed at increasing the knowledge of nutrition of gym users and their trainers.

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Sportsmen’s Attitude towards Dietary Supplements and Nutrition Knowledge: An Investigation in Selected Roman Area Gyms

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Santis

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“…In this sense, a recent study associates the prolonged use of this type of substances as a marker of risk of premature death in bodybuilders (Smoliga et al., 2023). The widespread use of these substances among young men is concerning, especially considering that professionals in the fitness industry, such as fitness instructors, often lack sufficient knowledge about supplements to provide proper guidance and recommendations (Miragaia et al., 2023).…”

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Going deeper into eating and body image pathology in males: Prevalence of muscle dysmorphia and eating disorders in a university representative sample

Rica,

Sepúlveda

2023

Euro Eating Disorders Rev

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Disorders associated with body dissatisfaction such eating disorders (ED) and muscle dysmorphia (MD) in males are understudied and surrounded by controversy regarding their nosological aspects. The current study examined the prevalence rates of clinical cases of ED and MD through a two‐phase study with gold standard clinical interview in a representative sample of 850 Spanish undergraduate men, of whom 141 were interviewed. Levels of body dissatisfaction, compulsive exercise, anxious‐depressive symptoms and the amount of physical activity were also explored. A prevalence rate for ED of 1.4% and 1.3% for MD was found. No differences were observed between the clinical groups on scales related to body image, supporting the current perspective that MD as well as ED and Body Dysmorphic Disorder could be clustered in a new spectrum of body image disorders, where the behaviours performed to achieve body change could range from restriction or muscularity‐oriented eating alterations to pathological exercise or cosmetic surgery. The usefulness of the cut‐off points of the screening questionnaires in MD and ED in males are discussed.

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“…Despite these latter activities being harder to publicly capture, this openness to sharing and collaboration has led to NutComp being used in 28 countries across 6 continents (figure 1). The tool has been used to describe the nutrition competence of different health professions and other related populations, such as doctors, nurses, psychologists, optometrists, medical students, fitness instructors 5. It has been used within trials to improve the competence of health professionals 6.…”

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Measurable and immeasurable spread of knowledge for research impact: a reflection on the validated NutComp tool

Ball,

Lepre,

Van Dorssen

2023

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BackgroundContemporary research now includes effort to generate impact beyond the creation of new knowledge.MethodsThis report provides an illustrative case study of tactful research planning and dissemination for impact and provides an emerging pathway for others to holistically track reach, spread and uptake, to create a nuanced impact narrative.ResultsNutrition Competence Tool (NutComp) is a validated tool that assesses the self-perceived competence of health professionals in providing nutrition care. Since open-access publication in 2015, it has been used by researchers and health professionals in 28 countries across 6 continents. The reach, spread, uptake and impact of NutComp are summarised, including indicators to support impact tracking for knowledge.ConclusionGiven the complex phenomenon of research impact, careful planning is required to capture and attribute research impact.

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Qualifications and Competence to Prescribe Dietary Supplements: Perception of Fitness Instructors

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Sportsmen’s Attitude towards Dietary Supplements and Nutrition Knowledge: An Investigation in Selected Roman Area Gyms

Sportsmen’s Attitude towards Dietary Supplements and Nutrition Knowledge: An Investigation in Selected Roman Area Gyms

Going deeper into eating and body image pathology in males: Prevalence of muscle dysmorphia and eating disorders in a university representative sample

Measurable and immeasurable spread of knowledge for research impact: a reflection on the validated NutComp tool

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