Table 2.
Number of SS consumed by national and regional level swimmers in the specific category established by the AIS [4].
| Group | Subcategory | Total Sample | National Level | Regional Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | Sport foods | 1.90 ± 1.41 | 2.07 ± 1.47 | 1.72 ± 1.34 |
| Medical supplements | 1.24 ± 1.48 | 1.46 ± 1.70 | 1.02 ± 1.19 | |
| Sport performance * | 0.70 ± 0.97 | 0.88 ± 1.14 | 0.51 ± 0.73 | |
| Group B | 0.45 ± 0.76 | 0.48 ± 0.68 | 0.42 ± 0.85 | |
| Group C | 1.88 ± 2.61 | 2.31 ± 2.95 | 1.43 ± 2.14 |
Data presented as M ± SD; * Statistical differences (p < 0.05) between national and regional level swimmers.