Ph.D. research study into nutrition for Masters (40+) endurance athletes

The club has been contacted by a Ph.D. candidate at St Mary's University looking for Masters athletes (aged 40+, by the terms of his research) to take part in an enjoyable and interactive study. There is no requirement to change any lifestyle or dietary habits, and no invasive procedures are entailed. Endurance athletes are deemed in this study to be those who run for an hour, 3 times a week.

Whilst there is no financial or materialistic reward for participating, all volunteers will be offered the following:

· An individualised report on their diet assessment outcomes.

· Nutrition knowledge questionnaire score.

· A summary of the overall findings of the study

Participating in the study would involve:

· Dietary intakes being assessed through two different electronic methods, over three days (participants log all food and calorie containing drinks).

· Nutrition knowledge measurement through questionnaire (completion of a validated sports nutrition knowledge questionnaire).

· Reporting of training over three days.

· Completion of a questionnaire to ascertain nutrition supplement usage.

· Completion of a questionnaire for the researcher to understand basic demographic and sociodemographic information.

If you would like to participate or would like further information, please email info@ealingeagles.com