Table 2 Dietary practices (DP) among Ugandan endurance athletes from the Sebei sub-region (N = 100)
Questions | Yes % (n) | No %(n) |
|---|---|---|
1) Do you use supplements like multivitamin as an athlete? | 27 (27.0) | 73 (73.0) |
2) I consume lots of fruits and vegetables | 97 (97.0) | 3 (3.0) |
3) I skip meals before a competition or an event | 36 (36.0) | 64 (64.0) |
4) I eat just before an event | 63 (63.0) | 37 (37.0) |
5) I eat just after an event | 84 (84.0) | 16 (16.0) |
6) I consume sports drinks every day during practice or when I feel dehydrated | 49 (49.0) | 51 (51.0) |
7) I eat an adequate diet daily | 88 (88.0) | 12 (12.0) |
8) I change my pattern of eating at the time of a competition | 90 (90.0) | 10 (10.0) |
9) I always take my breakfast daily | 97 (97.0) | 3 (3.0) |
10) I consume lots of water during and after training/competition | 100(100.0) | 0 (0.0) |
11) I always eat at least one hour before training/competition | 46 (46.0) | 54 (54.0) |
12) I prefer snacks to a special diet before training and competition | 42 (42.0) | 58 (58.0) |
13) I eat at least three times daily | 100(100.0) | 0 (0.0) |
14) I consume milk and milk products daily | 48 (48.0) | 52 (52.0) |
15) I consume alcohol to enhance my performance | 0 (0.0) | 100(100.0) |