Many studies have consistently shown that females across sports under consume carbohydrate. Registered dietitians working with athletes have also reported female athletes chronically under consume carbohydrate. The primary objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of education versus education plus interpreted individual metabolic (exercise) testing results to change attitudes and beliefs of female athletes regarding carbohydrate intake. The secondary objective is to assess the effectiveness of the education alone on attitudes and beliefs towards consuming carbohydrate in female athletes.
The study hypothesis is that education alone will not significantly impact attitudes and beliefs, and that metabolic testing and the interpretation of the individual results will alter attitudes and beliefs toward carbohydrate intake.
Females aged between the ages of 13-19 years old
Non-smoker
Currently enrolled in an IMG Academy sport
Willing to fast overnight (10 hours) prior to testing (for metabolic testing group).
Expulsion from school for any reason
Leaving the IMG sports team
Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Participated in any other clinical trial in the past 30 day