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Hydration Beliefs and Practices among Runners in a Midwest Marathon
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
POSTER SESSION: WELLNESS AND PUBLIC HEALTH Relationship between Physical Activity, Weight Status and Productivity Impairment in Health Plan Members Author(s): S. Brodney, C. Sammartino; Research & Outcomes, The Health & Wellness Institute, Providence, RI Learning Outcome: Understand the importance of engaging health plan members in physical activity, regardless of weight status, as a strategy to improve productivity and reduce health care costs. Overweight and obese individuals who are physically fit have a lower risk of several diseases than those who are overweight or obese, but unfit. Obese individuals incur more medical costs than normal weight individuals, and physically inactive individuals incur more costs than active individuals. It was hypothesized that physically active individuals will have less work time lost than individuals who are inactive, regardless of weight status. Between January 2005 and June 2009, 41,611 health plan members took a 76-item health risk assessment as part of worksite wellness programming. Weight and height were self-reported and used to calculate body mass index (BMI). Physical activity level was self-reported and categorized as active (4 or more times/week) and inactive (less than 4 times/week). The 8-item Work Limitation Questionnaire (WLQ), which is a validated tool, was used to quantify work time lost in the past two weeks due to health reasons. Statistical testing was used to examine differences in WLQ scores between active and inactive members, by BMI class. Of the participants, 70% were female, 84% white, 52% had a college education, 26% had high activity levels, and 69% were overweight or obese. The WLQ scores were significantly lower in normal weight/active and obese/active women compared to inactive women in similar weight strata. Overweight and obese but active men had significantly lower WLQ scores compared to inactive men. Encouraging health plan members to increase physical activity, regardless of weight status, may offer a strategy to limit productivity loss and reduce health care costs.
Demographic and Professional Characteristics, Sports Nutrition Knowledge, Practices and Perceived Educational Needs of Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Varsity Athletic Coaches Author(s): K. M. Gibson,1 R. Touger-Decker,2 D. Rigassio-Radler,2 J. Parrott2; 1 Dept of Dietetics/Nutrition, Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI, 2Dept of Nutritional Sciences, UMDNJ, Newark, NJ Learning Outcome: Participant will understand the nutrition knowledge and practices of Minnesota State High School League varsity level athletic coaches. Objectives: Adolescent athletes need appropriate nutrient intakes to support growth and development and achieve optimal sport performance. It is important to assess the nutrition knowledge and practices of high school athletic coaches as they are a source of information for adolescent athletes. Design/Methodology: Prospective internet based survey administered via SurveyMonkey using the Dillman Tailored Design approach. Minnesota varsity level high school athletic coaches for the 2009-2010 academic year (N⫽4709) were sent an email survey. Results: Of the 829 (19.2% response rate) complete surveys, 73% (n⫽602) were male (mean age ⫽ 43.1 years male, 36.6 years females). Respondent mean nutrition knowledge score ⫽ 22.1⫾ 3.8 (of a possible 38 points). Mean total knowledge scores were significantly higher for those with a graduate degree as compared to those with an undergraduate degree (t ⫽2.29, p⫽0.02 independent samples t-test). There was a weak, positive correlation between prior nutrition education and knowledge score (r⫽0.183, p⬍0.001); those with prior nutrition education had higher knowledge scores. There was a statistically significant association between gender of sport coached and knowledge scores (F⫽10.39, p⬍0.001 one-way-ANOVA). Respondents that coached both genders as compared to those that coached boys only (p⫽0.002) or girls only (p⬍0.001) had significantly higher knowledge scores (Fisher’s LSD). The majority of respondents employed practices consistent with the ACSM recommendations. Conclusions: Factors associated with higher nutrition knowledge scores were: a graduate degree, prior nutrition education and gender of athlete coached. Results, while generalizable only to Minnesota high school coaches, indicated a need for nutrition education of coaches. Funding Disclosure: None
Funding Disclosure: The Health & Wellness Institute
College Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors Related to Energy Drinks
Hydration Beliefs and Practices among Runners in a Midwest Marathon
Author(s): C. Banda, A. Marietta, G. Syler, W. Hoover; Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO
Author(s): L. Stamey,1 J. M. Scott,2 D. L. Habash,3 L. Harris,4 C. A. Taylor,2 K. N. Wolf2; 1Independent Contractor, St. Petersburg, FL, 2 Medical Dietetics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 3Clinical Research Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 4Athletic Training, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Learning Outcome: To examine the prevalence of college student’s consumption of energy drinks and the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors behind consumption. Methods: A 23-item survey was developed by the researcher to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of college students regarding energy drinks at a mid-western university. The survey was reviewed for validity by an expert panel. The survey was completed by 117 students using a sample of convenience. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and two-way chi square analysis. Results/Discussion: Of the total participants, 51% were male and 49% female. Energy drink consumption was reported by 46% (n⫽54). Reasons given by consumers were: to increase overall energy (54%, n⫽29), insufficient sleep (20%, n⫽11), mixing with alcohol (19%, n⫽10), studying (9%, n⫽5), and improving athletic performance (5%, n⫽3). Jolt and crash events were reported by 41% (n⫽24), heart palpitations 22% (n⫽13), and withdrawal headaches (15%, n⫽8). Drinks were consumed less than one time per week (35%, n⫽38) and no one reported drinking energy drinks every day. No significant differences were found between college sports participants and nonsports participants in relation to energy drink consumption using two-way chi square analysis. Of all students, an average of 86% (n⫽100) knew about the negative effects of caffeine, but not the regulatory aspects of caffeine (averaged 66%, n⫽77). Registered dietitians, educators, and coaches must be aware of the prevalence of energy drink consumption among college students, the reasons for consumption and the lack of awareness regarding regulation of caffeine content of energy drinks. Funding Disclosure: None
Learning Outcome: To describe the beliefs and practices regarding fluid intake of all finishers of the Collumbus Marathon. Background: Over the past 30 years, the profile of a marathon runner has changed; novice runners have joined in a race once associated with only the elite. As more and more persons, use running as a means to be fit and the running of a marathon as the standard of demonstrating fitness, it appeared imperative to better understand the hydration beliefs and practices among marathon runners. The purpose of this study was to describe the beliefs and practices regarding fluid intake of all finishers of a marathon. Methods: An internet-based questionnaire measuring hydration beliefs and practices was emailed to all participants that completed the Columbus Marathon (n⫽4,097). Only fully-completed surveys were included in the results (n⫽1,185). Results: Results indicate that males, experienced runners (previously completed at least 3 marathons), and faster runners (those who finished the marathon in under four hours) have a significantly higher belief score (a higher knowledge regarding appropriate hydration practices) compared to others. Interestingly, differences in practice scores were not significant regardless of gender, experience level, or finishing time. Conclusion: Overall beliefs do not translate into practice. Based on subject responses, runners have developed inconsistencies in their hydration beliefs and practices. Adopting the current hydration recommendations endorsed by the American Dietetic Association and major sports medicine organizations may strengthen beliefs and practices of proper hydration techniques among marathon runners and their coaches. Funding Disclosure: None
A-108 / September 2010 Suppl 2—Abstracts Volume 110 Number 9
POSTER SESSION: WELLNESS AND PUBLIC HEALTH Relationship between Physical Activity, Weight Status and Productivity Impairment in Health Plan Members Author(s): S. Brodney, C. Sammartino; Research & Outcomes, The Health & Wellness Institute, Providence, RI Learning Outcome: Understand the importance of engaging health plan members in physical activity, regardless of weight status, as a strategy to improve productivity and reduce health care costs. Overweight and obese individuals who are physically fit have a lower risk of several diseases than those who are overweight or obese, but unfit. Obese individuals incur more medical costs than normal weight individuals, and physically inactive individuals incur more costs than active individuals. It was hypothesized that physically active individuals will have less work time lost than individuals who are inactive, regardless of weight status. Between January 2005 and June 2009, 41,611 health plan members took a 76-item health risk assessment as part of worksite wellness programming. Weight and height were self-reported and used to calculate body mass index (BMI). Physical activity level was self-reported and categorized as active (4 or more times/week) and inactive (less than 4 times/week). The 8-item Work Limitation Questionnaire (WLQ), which is a validated tool, was used to quantify work time lost in the past two weeks due to health reasons. Statistical testing was used to examine differences in WLQ scores between active and inactive members, by BMI class. Of the participants, 70% were female, 84% white, 52% had a college education, 26% had high activity levels, and 69% were overweight or obese. The WLQ scores were significantly lower in normal weight/active and obese/active women compared to inactive women in similar weight strata. Overweight and obese but active men had significantly lower WLQ scores compared to inactive men. Encouraging health plan members to increase physical activity, regardless of weight status, may offer a strategy to limit productivity loss and reduce health care costs.
Demographic and Professional Characteristics, Sports Nutrition Knowledge, Practices and Perceived Educational Needs of Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Varsity Athletic Coaches Author(s): K. M. Gibson,1 R. Touger-Decker,2 D. Rigassio-Radler,2 J. Parrott2; 1 Dept of Dietetics/Nutrition, Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI, 2Dept of Nutritional Sciences, UMDNJ, Newark, NJ Learning Outcome: Participant will understand the nutrition knowledge and practices of Minnesota State High School League varsity level athletic coaches. Objectives: Adolescent athletes need appropriate nutrient intakes to support growth and development and achieve optimal sport performance. It is important to assess the nutrition knowledge and practices of high school athletic coaches as they are a source of information for adolescent athletes. Design/Methodology: Prospective internet based survey administered via SurveyMonkey using the Dillman Tailored Design approach. Minnesota varsity level high school athletic coaches for the 2009-2010 academic year (N⫽4709) were sent an email survey. Results: Of the 829 (19.2% response rate) complete surveys, 73% (n⫽602) were male (mean age ⫽ 43.1 years male, 36.6 years females). Respondent mean nutrition knowledge score ⫽ 22.1⫾ 3.8 (of a possible 38 points). Mean total knowledge scores were significantly higher for those with a graduate degree as compared to those with an undergraduate degree (t ⫽2.29, p⫽0.02 independent samples t-test). There was a weak, positive correlation between prior nutrition education and knowledge score (r⫽0.183, p⬍0.001); those with prior nutrition education had higher knowledge scores. There was a statistically significant association between gender of sport coached and knowledge scores (F⫽10.39, p⬍0.001 one-way-ANOVA). Respondents that coached both genders as compared to those that coached boys only (p⫽0.002) or girls only (p⬍0.001) had significantly higher knowledge scores (Fisher’s LSD). The majority of respondents employed practices consistent with the ACSM recommendations. Conclusions: Factors associated with higher nutrition knowledge scores were: a graduate degree, prior nutrition education and gender of athlete coached. Results, while generalizable only to Minnesota high school coaches, indicated a need for nutrition education of coaches. Funding Disclosure: None
Funding Disclosure: The Health & Wellness Institute
College Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors Related to Energy Drinks
Hydration Beliefs and Practices among Runners in a Midwest Marathon
Author(s): C. Banda, A. Marietta, G. Syler, W. Hoover; Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO
Author(s): L. Stamey,1 J. M. Scott,2 D. L. Habash,3 L. Harris,4 C. A. Taylor,2 K. N. Wolf2; 1Independent Contractor, St. Petersburg, FL, 2 Medical Dietetics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 3Clinical Research Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 4Athletic Training, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Learning Outcome: To examine the prevalence of college student’s consumption of energy drinks and the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors behind consumption. Methods: A 23-item survey was developed by the researcher to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of college students regarding energy drinks at a mid-western university. The survey was reviewed for validity by an expert panel. The survey was completed by 117 students using a sample of convenience. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and two-way chi square analysis. Results/Discussion: Of the total participants, 51% were male and 49% female. Energy drink consumption was reported by 46% (n⫽54). Reasons given by consumers were: to increase overall energy (54%, n⫽29), insufficient sleep (20%, n⫽11), mixing with alcohol (19%, n⫽10), studying (9%, n⫽5), and improving athletic performance (5%, n⫽3). Jolt and crash events were reported by 41% (n⫽24), heart palpitations 22% (n⫽13), and withdrawal headaches (15%, n⫽8). Drinks were consumed less than one time per week (35%, n⫽38) and no one reported drinking energy drinks every day. No significant differences were found between college sports participants and nonsports participants in relation to energy drink consumption using two-way chi square analysis. Of all students, an average of 86% (n⫽100) knew about the negative effects of caffeine, but not the regulatory aspects of caffeine (averaged 66%, n⫽77). Registered dietitians, educators, and coaches must be aware of the prevalence of energy drink consumption among college students, the reasons for consumption and the lack of awareness regarding regulation of caffeine content of energy drinks. Funding Disclosure: None
Learning Outcome: To describe the beliefs and practices regarding fluid intake of all finishers of the Collumbus Marathon. Background: Over the past 30 years, the profile of a marathon runner has changed; novice runners have joined in a race once associated with only the elite. As more and more persons, use running as a means to be fit and the running of a marathon as the standard of demonstrating fitness, it appeared imperative to better understand the hydration beliefs and practices among marathon runners. The purpose of this study was to describe the beliefs and practices regarding fluid intake of all finishers of a marathon. Methods: An internet-based questionnaire measuring hydration beliefs and practices was emailed to all participants that completed the Columbus Marathon (n⫽4,097). Only fully-completed surveys were included in the results (n⫽1,185). Results: Results indicate that males, experienced runners (previously completed at least 3 marathons), and faster runners (those who finished the marathon in under four hours) have a significantly higher belief score (a higher knowledge regarding appropriate hydration practices) compared to others. Interestingly, differences in practice scores were not significant regardless of gender, experience level, or finishing time. Conclusion: Overall beliefs do not translate into practice. Based on subject responses, runners have developed inconsistencies in their hydration beliefs and practices. Adopting the current hydration recommendations endorsed by the American Dietetic Association and major sports medicine organizations may strengthen beliefs and practices of proper hydration techniques among marathon runners and their coaches. Funding Disclosure: None
A-108 / September 2010 Suppl 2—Abstracts Volume 110 Number 9