Table 5 Sub-section and total score achieved (mean, SD and percentage (%)) on the nutrition knowledge questionnaire for athletes by the athletic population
From: A valid and reliable nutrition knowledge questionnaire for track and field athletes
Nutrition knowledge sub-section (n) | Athletes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Mean | s.d | Percentage (%) | |
Carbohydrate (23) | 13.6 | 2.30 | 59.2 |
Protein (18) | 11.9 | 2.70 | 66.0 |
Fat (23) | 15.3 | 3.93 | 66.6 |
General nutrition (31) | 19.3 | 3.68 | 62.2 |
Fluid (15) | 8.1 | 2.81 | 53.8 |
Sports nutrition (35) | 19.3 | 4.22 | 55.2 |
Total (145) | 88.5 | 15.97 | 61.0 |