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 )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
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.
Predictors of Dietary Supplement Use Among Adolescent Athletes
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- 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