Predictors of Dietary Supplement Use Among Adolescent Athletes

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
James M. Eddy, Department Head and Professor (Creator)
Michael A. Perko, Associate Professor (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
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Abstract: This study sought to predict the use of dietary supplements marketed to enhance athletic performance among 1,737 adolescent athletes. An anonymous, paper-and-pencil, self-report survey was administered to the participants. Grade level, participation in multiple sports, and scales representing attitudes, subjective norms, and intention were all significant predictors of current dietary supplement use. The results of this study allow for the development of more appropriate prevention and intervention strategies that can target specific groups of adolescent athletes. The authors recommend that attitudes of adolescent athletes be addressed in interventions and that salient others be included in program planning.

Additional Information

Publication
(2004) Bartee, R. T., Grandjean, B, Dunn, M. S., Perko, M. A., Eddy, J. M., & Wang, M. Q. Predictors of Dietary Supplement Use among Adolescent Athletes. Pediatric Exercise Sci 16(3), 250-263
Language: English
Date: 2004
Keywords
Adolescent Athletes, Dietary Supplements, Usage, Social aspects, Evaluation

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