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Survey on the nutritional behaviour of young and professional footballers

Dear athlete, please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. I am using it for my final thesis at the sports school. 

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General questions (these will be treated confidentially and are only used to collect data for my thesis).

1

Which club do you play for?

For example "Arsenal first team" or "Arsenal Academy" etc.
2

What gender are you?

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3

How old are you?

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4

Which team do you play in?

Multiple answers possible
5

As a competitive athlete, do you pay attention to a healthy lifestyle?

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6

As a competitive athlete, do you avoid cigarettes, vapes, fast food, alcohol etc.?

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General nutrition questions

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How important is nutrition for you in general?

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8

How many times a day do you eat?

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Do you eat regularly (breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc.)?

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10

How important is nutrition to your performance on the pitch?

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Do you have a personal nutritionist or does the club have one or more nutrition coaches to plan your diet?

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12

What does a typical breakfast look like for you?

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What does a typical lunch look like for you?

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What does a pre-match meal look like for you?

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What does a post-match meal look like for you?

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Do you eat any specific foods regularly to help fuel before training sessions?

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Do you eat any specific foods regularly to help fuel before matches?

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Meals and timing

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How many hours before training do you eat?

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How many hours after training do you eat?

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How many hours before a game do you eat?

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How many hours after a game do you eat?

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What do you eat & drink at half-time?

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Do you pay attention to certain macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats) at certain times?

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Special diets or eating habits

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Do you have certain supplements that you take regularly, such as protein shakes or vitamins?

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25

Do you avoid certain foods or food groups?

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recovery and regeneration

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How does nutrition play a role in your recovery after an intense workout or game?

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Are there specific foods you eat after a competition to help your muscles recover faster?

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Influence of nutrition on mental performance

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Do you think your diet also affects your mental clarity and focus during a game?

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Are there certain foods or drinks that help you stay focussed?

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Influence of team and coach

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Are there any guidelines from the coaching team or club regarding your diet?

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Are specific meals suggested or given to you for match days or training camps?

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long-term health aspects

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Do you have a specific off-season nutrition plan?

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Do you adapt your plan depending on the intensity of your training?

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Thank you very much for taking part in my survey. Your answers will help me with my dissertation and are very important to me. If you would like to tell me anything else, you can do so here. I wish you every success with the team and on your future career path.

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