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Recent developments in the assessment of nutrition knowledge in athletes
Tam, Ryan Gifford, Janelle Beck, Kathryn
Tam, Ryan
Gifford, Janelle
Beck, Kathryn
Abstract
Purpose of Review
Adequate nutrition knowledge may influence dietary behaviour, and the performance and health of athletes. Assessment of the nutrition knowledge of athletes can inform practice and provide a quantitative way to evaluate education interventions. This article aims to review nutrition knowledge questionnaires published in the last 5 years to identify advances, possible improvements in questionnaire development and design, and challenges that remain.
Recent Findings
Twelve new or modified questionnaires were identified. All had undergone validity and reliability testing. Advancements included quantitative measures of content validity and Rasch analysis. Online questionnaires were common, with at least seven using this format. Advances included use of images (n = 2), automated scored feedback (n = 1), and use of applied questions.
Summary
While advancements have been made in validation and reliability testing and electronic delivery, new questionnaires would benefit from interactive and attractive features including images, provision of electronic feedback, and applied questions.
Keywords
sports nutrition, nutrition knowledge, knowledge questionnaire, athlete knowledge, validity, reliability, questionnaire development
Date
2022
Type
Journal article
Journal
Current Nutrition Reports
Book
Volume
11
Issue
Page Range
241-252
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Relation URI
Source URL
Event URL
Open Access Status
Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
License
CC BY 4.0
File Access
Open