The Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory (EPNL) at Lindenwood University is committed to advancing knowledge about how exercise and nutrition impact the health, performance, and well-being of adolescents. By participating in our research, you help us better understand the unique needs of young athletes, supporting the development of evidence-based strategies to improve health, performance, and recovery for adolescents in our community and beyond.
Below, you’ll find a list of current research studies focused on adolescents. Feel free to review each study and click on the Schedule Online Info Session button to schedule a time to discuss the study with our research team. These sessions are intended to answer questions and explain what is involved in the study - it does not involve any commitment to participate. If none of these studies are a good fit, you may complete the Adolescent Participant Interest Form to be considered for future research opportunities. Your information will be kept confidential and can be withdrawn at any time by contacting our team.
For Parents of Adolescent Athletes: Examining Parents' Nutritional Knowledge and Implementation of Dietary Practices for Adolescent Athletes
The purpose of this research study is to collect information to learn about the level of knowledge regarding nutrition, sleep, and recovery in caregivers of team sport and individual adolescent athletes.
Long-Term Creatine Supplementation Study in Adolescent Athletes
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of long-term creatine monohydrate supplementation on various indicators of health and safety, body composition, and strength and power after 12 months of supplementation in high school athletes.
Assessment of Fueling Needs and Health Status in High School Athletes
The objective of this project is to assess the body composition, dietary intake, energy expenditure, nutrition knowledge, and energy availability in male and female high school athletes to assist athletes, parents, and coaches in understanding the various physiological demands that high school athletes endure.
