Table 2.
Overview of non-scored ADI responses including medical and dietary information, sport and dietary supplement use, plus culinary habits.
| Responses to Items Regarding Medical and Dietary Information | N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
|
Currently taking prescribed medication (specified type) |
61 (37.0) | |
| OCP | 36 (21.8) | |
| Iron, calcium, vitamin D | 7 (4.2) | |
| Antibiotics | 3 (1.8) | |
| Asthma treatment | 3 (1.8) | |
| NSAIDs | 2 (1.2) | |
| Anti-depressants | 2 (1.2) | |
| Acne treatment | 2 (1.2) | |
| Other medications/NS | 11 (6.7) | |
| Previously diagnosed with a nutritional deficiency | 62 (37.6) | |
| (specified type) | Iron | 60 (36.4) |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 (0.6) | |
| Vitamin D | 1 (0.6) | |
|
Regularly follow a special diet(s) # (specified type) |
42 (25.4) | |
| Low lactose/dairy free | 25 (15.2) | |
| Food allergy/intolerance | 11 (6.7) | |
| Vegetarian/vegan | 10 (6.1) | |
| Gluten free | 8 (4.8) | |
| Paleo/high protein | 6 (3.6) | |
| Intermittent fasting | 5 (3.0) | |
| Ketogenic/high fat | 3 (1.8) | |
| Other type of diet/NS | 5 (3.0) | |
|
Supplement use in past 4 weeks (specified type) |
134 (81.2) | |
| Sports foods 1 | 125 (75.8) | |
| Dietary supplements 2 | 81 (49.1) | |
| Sports supplements 3 | 31 (18.8) | |
| Responses to items regarding culinary habits | ||
| How often you are the main person who grocery shops? | Rarely/Never | 47 (28.5) |
| Sometimes | 51 (30.9) | |
| Always/Usually | 67 (40.6) | |
| How often you are the person who prepares main meals? | Rarely/Never | 57 (34.5) |
| Sometimes | 45 (27.3) | |
| Always/Usually | 63 (38.2) | |
| Rate your perceived cooking ability | Basic cook/I don’t cook | 36 (21.8) |
| Intermediate cook | 93 (56.4) | |
| Advanced cook | 36 (21.8) | |
ADI, Athlete Diet Index; OCP, oral contraceptive pill; NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; NS, not specified; # participant responded that they always or usually follow one or more special diet; 1 sports foods included sports drink, sports bars, carbohydrate gels, protein powders; 2 dietary supplements included multi-vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids, iron supplements, probiotics; 3 sports supplements included creatine, beta-alanine, bicarbonate, and caffeine.