Table 4.
Participating sports health professionals identified the profession with the ultimate expertise on sports nutrition and supplements.
| Dietitian | Coach | Sports Physician | Masseur | Physio-Therapist | Sports Scientist | Caregiver | Sports Manager | Mental Coach | Strength Coach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General sports nutrition (n = 249) |
80% (n = 199) |
6% (n = 15) |
5% (n = 12) |
2% (n = 5) |
2% (n = 6) |
2% (n = 6) |
1% (n = 3) |
1% (n = 2) |
0% (n = 0) |
1% (n = 1) |
| Nutritional supplements (n = 223) |
74% (n = 165) |
9% (n = 20) |
10% (n = 23) |
1% (n = 1) |
2% (n = 5) |
2% (n = 4) |
2% (n = 4) |
1% (n = 1) |
0% (n = 0) |
0% (n = 0) |
The percentage for each profession was based on each sports health professional’s first choice.