2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2017.06.094
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Sports Nutrition Knowledge, Perceptions, Resources, and Advice Given by Certified CrossFit Trainers

Abstract: Background: CrossFit is a large, growing force in the fitness community. Currently, Level 1 and 2 CrossFit certification classes do not include nutrition education. The purpose of this study was to identify sports nutrition knowledge, perceptions, resources, and advice given by Certified CrossFit Trainers. Methods: An online questionnaire that measured these four constructs was placed on a private Facebook community, open only to certified CrossFit trainers, for 10 days. Results: Complete surveys were obtained… Show more

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“…Most CrossFit® participants believed that nutrition is very important for CrossFit® performance, which agrees with a previous study on the nutritional beliefs of CrossFit® coaches [ 11 ]. There was a relatively even distribution of participants who reported carbohydrate (42.7%) and protein (41.9%) as the most important nutrients for CrossFit® performance.…”
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confidence: 90%
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“…Most CrossFit® participants believed that nutrition is very important for CrossFit® performance, which agrees with a previous study on the nutritional beliefs of CrossFit® coaches [ 11 ]. There was a relatively even distribution of participants who reported carbohydrate (42.7%) and protein (41.9%) as the most important nutrients for CrossFit® performance.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…Interestingly, a relatively small number of participants (1.5%) practiced The Zone Diet®, although it has been recommended by CrossFit® [ 9 ]. Maxwell et al [ 11 ] reported that Paleo and The Zone Diet® are commonly recommended by CrossFit® coaches, and CrossFit® coaches in the present study were more likely to practice Paleo and The Zone Diet® than non-coaches. A comprehensive review of the diets reported in this study and their potential effects on health and performance are beyond the scope of this paper.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 45%
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“…Finally, it is worth mentioning that the creators of CrossFit most often recommend Paleo and Zone diets. However, as shown by Maxwell et al [ 5 ] the nutritional knowledge of certified CrossFit instructors is insufficient and indicates the need to educate athletes and coaches on nutritional needs and individual energy requirements.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The contribution of carbohydrates in the diet was originally recommended at a low level (about 40% of the daily energy requirements) [ 2 ]. Furthermore, CrossFit trainers most frequently recommend the Paleo and Zone diets [ 5 ]. According to Glassman [ 6 ], such a share of macronutrients in these diets is necessary for permanent weight loss and optimal health.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%