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Assessment of Fueling Needs and Health Status in High School Athletes
Assessment of Fueling Needs and Health Status in High School Athletes
LU IRB#: IRB-21-91
PI: Chad Kerksick, PhD
Description of Study
Participate in this study to help us learn more about the fueling needs of high school athletes. This study will assess body composition, dietary intake, energy use, and nutrition knowledge to better understand how well athletes are meeting their energy needs for training, growth, and performance. The goal is to provide information that can help athletes, parents, and coaches better support health, recovery, and performance during the high school years. Learn more about this study.
How Do I Get Involved?
- Review the Study Overview
- Review the Information Brochure
- Complete the Initial Screening Form
Points of Contact
Sophie O’Cain
[email protected]
Research Sample Needed
- 75 high-school-aged athletes
Criteria
- Between 13 and 17 years of age
- All participants will be determined to be healthy through completion of a medical history questionnaire.
- All participants must be currently participating in a school-sanctioned sport
- Male or female high-school-aged athlete.
- Completing some form of sports training, practice, or competition at least three days per week for the past 12 months.
- Eligible participants will have taken no more than a four-week break between periods of training, practice, or competition over the previous 12 months.
- Eligible participants will have completed a minimum of 8 consecutive weeks of training, practice, and competition after any absence of training had been observed.
- 12 years of age or younger
- 18 years of age or older
- Any individual determined to have a physical injury or determined through review of their medical history to not be able to safely participate in the testing that will be completed.
- Current smoker or any use of any nicotine (chewing, “vaping”, etc.)
- Any participant diagnosed with a metabolic disorder (e.g., diabetes/Type I, thyroid) or taking medications known to impact metabolic regulation.
- Any individual being diagnosed with or is currently under the care of a physician for a cardiac, respiratory, metabolic, immunological, musculoskeletal, renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, psychiatric, or circulatory disease.
- Individuals enrolled in college
- Individuals not enrolled in high school or a high school equivalent home school curriculum.
- Any individual not meeting the minimum exercise training requirements
- Individuals who are pregnant
Are You Eligible?
Information provided here reflects current IRB approval for this research. However, this information may be subject to change and updated accordingly.
Dr. Chad Kerksick
Director, Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory (EPNL)