Table 3.
Participant’s Nutrition for Sport Knowledge Questionnaire overall and subsection scores
| Section/Subsection (total items) | Min | Max | Median | Mean ± SD | Mean % Accuracy | Performance in the NSKQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Management (13) | 1 | 13 | 6 | 6.4 ± 2.4 | 49 | Poor |
| Macronutrients (30) | 4 | 29 | 17 | 17.2 ± 5.1 | 58 | Average |
| Micronutrients (13) | 0 | 10 | 6 | 5.1 ± 2.5 | 39 | Poor |
| Sports Nutrition (13) | 1 | 11 | 6 | 6.1 ± 2.9 | 47 | Poor |
| Supplements (12) | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3.3 ± 1.9 | 28 | Poor |
| Alcohol (8) | 0 | 7 | 5 | 4.2 ± 1.8 | 53 | Average |
| Overall Total Score (89) | 9 | 70 | 42 | 41 ± 13 | 46 | Poor |
NSKQ scoring; Poor (0–49%), Average (50–65%), Above average (66–75%), Excellent (75–100%) [24]