Food preferences, dieting behaviors, and body image perceptions of elite figure skaters

The objectives of this study were to determine food preferences, body image perceptions, dieting behaviors, and nutrient intakes of elite male and female figure skaters. Male (n = 23) and female (n = 26) figure skaters completed a food preference checklist, a questionnaire examining their demographi...

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Published in:International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism 2004-10, Vol.14 (5), p.594-606
Main Authors: Jonnalagadda, S.S, Ziegler, P.J, Nelson, J.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anthropometry
Attitude to Health
Body Image
Diet Records
Dietary Fats - administration & dosage
Dietary Fiber - administration & dosage
Energy Intake
Female
Food Preferences
Humans
Male
Minerals - administration & dosage
Nutrition Policy
Nutritional Requirements
Skating - physiology
Skating - psychology
Vitamins - administration & dosage
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Summary:The objectives of this study were to determine food preferences, body image perceptions, dieting behaviors, and nutrient intakes of elite male and female figure skaters. Male (n = 23) and female (n = 26) figure skaters completed a food preference checklist, a questionnaire examining their demographics, dieting behaviors and body image perceptions, and 3-d food records. Male skaters had a higher preference (score greater than or equal to 6) for grains, fruit, meat, dairy, fats, and sweets. Female skaters had higher preference for grains and fruits. Of the female skaters, 30% considered themselves overweight and indicated a preference for a thinner body contour. Both male and female skaters expressed a preference for leaner body contours for members of the opposite gender. Total energy intake, total fat (females) and dietary fiber were below the dietary recommendations. Vitamin E, vitamin D, folate (females), pantothenic acid (females), calcium (females), magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus (females) were less than two-thirds of the dietary recommendations. Macronutrient intake of male skaters was associated with preferences for the grain group, although no association was observed among female skaters. Results suggest that these behaviors and attitudes need to be assessed and addressed among figure skaters, given their impact on dietary intakes and overall well-being.
ISSN:1526-484X
1543-2742
DOI:10.1123/ijsnem.14.5.594