Growing Pains and Dietary Habits in Young Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Growing pains are a common cause of recurrent limb pain in children, but their etiology remains unclear. Physical activity and nutrition are important factors for musculoskeletal health, but their specific relationship with growing pains has not been well established in young athletes. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of growing pains in child and adolescent athletes and evaluate their adherence to the Mediterranean Diet. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 916 athletes aged 8-17 years from sports academies in Alicante, Spain. Data were collected via an online survey assessing demographics, pain types, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Results: Self-reported pain was highly prevalent, affecting 78.5% of children an

SUBMITTER: Elvira-Aranda C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12299381 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature