Studies on the Investigation of the Nutrition Habits of Athletes: A Descriptive Analysis Study

Authors

  • Esra YÜCE Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Sport Sciences. Isparta. Turkey Author
  • Hulusi ALP Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Sport Sciences. Isparta. Turkey Author

Keywords:

Nutrition, Sport, Attitude

Abstract

In the research, descriptive analysis method was used to reach studies about the nutritional habits of athletes. Descriptive analysis is a method frequently used by researchers to obtain summary information about different facts and events. In order to reach local and foreign studies, National Thesis Center, Eric, Google Academic online databases were searched. The scope of the study was limited to the evaluation of thirty-four (34) articles, twenty-seven (27) master's and one (1) doctoral thesis that the researcher could reach as a result of the literature review conducted by the researcher. In conclusion, considering the importance of sports and nutrition, it is seen that athletes should receive scientific support in order to increase their knowledge about nutrition and to gain correct nutritional habits.

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Published

2024-08-09