Table 1 Sports nutrition knowledge (SNK) among Ugandan endurance athletes from the Sebei sub-region (N = 100)
Questions | Correct n (%) | Incorrect n (%) |
|---|---|---|
1) How many times should we eat in a day? | 97 (97.0) | 3(3.0) |
2) Do you think foods rich in carbohydrates are the main sources of energy in the body? | 100 (100.0) | 0 (0.0) |
3) As an athlete, my food intake should increase | 95 (95.0) | 5 (5.0) |
4) Can the lack of iron in the diet result in fatigue, injury, and illness? | 70 (70.0) | 30 (30.0) |
5) Do you think sports drinks are the best to replace body fluids lost on the field of play? | 62 (62.0) | 38 (38.0) |
6) Are vitamins good sources of energy? | 86 (86.0) | 14 (14.0) |
7) Alcohol consumption can negatively affect the absorption and utilization of nutrients? | 24 (24.0) | 76 (76.0) |
8) Eating of snacks is as good as eating home-prepared foods? | 32 (32.0) | 68 (68.0) |
9) Do you think foods rich in sugar, jam and honey are suitable sources of energy for athletes? | 93 (93.0) | 7 (7.0) |
10) The last meal before a competition should be consumed at least 3Â h before a competition | 57 (57.0) | 43 (43.0) |
11) Males and females of the same group use up the same amount of energy during exercise | 43 (43.0) | 57 (57.0) |
12) Fruits and vegetables are important sources of vitamins and minerals? | 89 (89.0) | 11 (11.0) |
13) Vitamins can enhance recovery after competition | 88 (88.0) | 12 (12.0) |
14) Do you think milk and milk products are good sources of calcium? | 82 (82.0) | 18 (18.0) |
15) How many classes of nutrients do we have? | 42 (42.0) | 58 (58.0) |