Class
Article
College
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences Department
Faculty Mentor
Katie Brown
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) prepares college students for future military service. The ROTC includes a rigorous physical training program. As such, effective nutrition practices are necessary to maintain performance. The purpose of this study was to assess USU Cadets’ nutrition knowledge and practices to inform future research and intervention needs. Cadets were recruited through email and classroom announcements. Participants completed an online survey that gathered demographic, fitness, nutrition knowledge, nutrition behaviors, Intuitive Eating, perceived stress, and food security data. Results indicated that most cadets had a moderate knowledge of nutrition with a deficit in sports nutrition. This study suggests that while cadets are college students their needs reflect those of athletes which increases their need to understand sports nutrition. Future research may include analyzing nutrition interventions for behavior change, sports nutrition instruction and other tools. Presentation Time: Wednesday, 12-1 p.m.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-10-2021 12:00 AM
ROTC Cadets' Nutrition Knowledge & Behaviors: A Pilot Study
Logan, UT
The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) prepares college students for future military service. The ROTC includes a rigorous physical training program. As such, effective nutrition practices are necessary to maintain performance. The purpose of this study was to assess USU Cadets’ nutrition knowledge and practices to inform future research and intervention needs. Cadets were recruited through email and classroom announcements. Participants completed an online survey that gathered demographic, fitness, nutrition knowledge, nutrition behaviors, Intuitive Eating, perceived stress, and food security data. Results indicated that most cadets had a moderate knowledge of nutrition with a deficit in sports nutrition. This study suggests that while cadets are college students their needs reflect those of athletes which increases their need to understand sports nutrition. Future research may include analyzing nutrition interventions for behavior change, sports nutrition instruction and other tools. Presentation Time: Wednesday, 12-1 p.m.