Nutritional supplement use among fitness club participants in Tehran, Iran

The aim of this study was to assess nutritional supplement use among fitness club participants in Tehran, Iran. A cross sectional study was conducted in 24 fitness clubs throughout the city of Tehran, Iran. A total of 1625 fitness club participants were recruited to participate in this study. They w...

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Published in:Appetite 2013-01, Vol.60 (1), p.20-26
Main Authors: Saeedi, Pouya, Mohd Nasir, Mohd Taib, Hazizi, Abu Saad, Vafa, Mohammad Reza, Rahimi Foroushani, Abbas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dietary Supplements - statistics & numerical data
Female
Fitness Centers
Humans
Iran
Male
Middle Aged
Sex Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Trace Elements - administration & dosage
Vitamins - administration & dosage
Young Adult
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Summary:The aim of this study was to assess nutritional supplement use among fitness club participants in Tehran, Iran. A cross sectional study was conducted in 24 fitness clubs throughout the city of Tehran, Iran. A total of 1625 fitness club participants were recruited to participate in this study. They were asked to complete a self-administered pre-tested questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and chi-square test were performed to determine the characteristics of participants, reasons for supplement use, sources of information and also the influential advisors regarding nutritional supplement use. A high prevalence rate of nutritional supplement use (66.7%) was reported. Overall, multivitamin-mineral (43.8%) and iron tablets (30.5%) were the common nutritional supplements used and only a small number of participants used illegal substances (0.5%). Younger participants were more likely to use ergogenic aids, whereas, older participants were more likely to use vitamin D. Males were more likely than females to use creatine and amino acids, whereas, iron tablets and mint water were more common among females. Also, males were more likely to use nutritional supplements for increasing energy, whereas, females were more likely to use nutritional supplements for nutritional deficiencies. In conclusion, a high prevalence rate of nutritional supplement use was seen among participants.
ISSN:0195-6663
1095-8304
DOI:10.1016/j.appet.2012.09.011