Examining dietary behaviours, diet quality, motives and supplementation use in physically active individuals following vegetarian-based eating patterns.

ABSTRACT: The adoption of vegetarian-based dietary patterns among athletes has been gaining popularity. However, limited research examines the dietary behaviours within this group. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine self-reported dietary behaviours in a cohort of physically active individuals following vegetarian-based dietary patterns, recruited via social media. A 52-item online survey was created with questions related to demographics, physical activity, eating patterns and supplementation use. An external link to the Australian Automated Self-Administered 24-h (ASA24-AU) recall was included to examine nutrient intakes. Dietary quality was assessed using the Alternate Healthy Eating Index-2010 (AHEI-2010) and the Dietary Phytochemical Index (DPI) tools. A total of 781 (84.8%) respond

SUBMITTER: Craddock JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10098725 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature