The Influence of COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions on Perceived Nutrition Habits in Rugby Union Players.

ABSTRACT: The global outbreak of COVID-19 has led to governments and local authorities implementing nationwide lockdowns in an attempt to encourage social distancing and minimize the spread of the virus. Only essential businesses have been able to remain open, with non-essential businesses and activities either closing or restricting services. With no group training sessions allowed, canceled matches, an inability to work and the closure of eating establishments, Rugby Union players have experienced disruption to their daily lives. Two surveys were distributed among Rugby Union athletes to explore (1) the influence of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on Rugby Union players' nutrition and training habits and (2) how nutrition habits in New Zealand Rugby Union players change after lockdown restrictions

SUBMITTER: Roberts C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7649138 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature