Welcome to Sarah's
MSc in Sport & Exercise Nutrtion Project
The Association Between Nutrition Knowledge and Protein Intake in Physically Active Middle-Aged and Older Adults
What's involved?
Welcome to my MSc Sport & Exercise Nutrition research project at Middlesex University. This study is exploring the relationship between nutrition knowledge and protein intake in physically active middle-aged and older adults, and how nutrition may support healthy ageing, recovery, muscle maintenance, and physical function.
If you choose to take part, there are four simple stages and templates to complete.
All information will be treated confidentially and anonymised during analysis.
Once the research project is complete, I hope to upload a workshop to this page sharing more information about the findings, healthy ageing, protein intake, and practical ways to support nutrition and exercise as we age, as a thank you for your participation.
Do you meet my 'Inclusion Criteria'?
Inclusion Criteria
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Aged 40 years or over √
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Physically active adults √
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Currently participating in regular physical activity or structured exercise at least two times per week (gym/Pilates/cycle/swim/class/tennis...) √
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Able to complete questionnaires and dietary recording independently in English √
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Willing to complete the following four stages of the study:
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Physical activity log √
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Self-reported biometric information including age, sex, height, and weight √
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3-day food diary √
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Online nutrition knowledge questionnaire √
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Exclusion Criteria
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Currently pregnant or breastfeeding X
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Currently injured in a way that significantly limits physical activity X
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Diagnosed eating disorder X
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Medical condition or dietary restriction that may substantially affect (dietary intake / protein metabolism / physical activity participation) X
Ready to sign up! Thank YOU!
First we have some admin to do.
Please look at the below tasks A, B, C, & D.
Paperwork to read (click to download)!
(A) Cover Letter:
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Before taking part, please read the following introduction and participant information relating to the project.
(B) Participant Sheet
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Please read the participant information sheet before deciding whether you would like to take part in the study.
Then...
(C) Email Sarah
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Please email Sarah using the form below ⬇️ to get YOUR participant number.
Your final set up task. You'll need your participant number from Sarah.
Please now complete your Consent Form (download & email back to Sarah):
(D) CONSENT FORM
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PLEASE download, complete and return to Sarah at:
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SH2310@live.mdx.ac.uk
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or leave for Sarah in reception at HMB
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YOU are now ready to get STARTED!
Each downloadable has further information to help guide you.
Collect simple biometrics
Click the image to download this single-sheet document as a Word file.
Please complete the required information and email it back to Sarah at SH2310@live.mdx.ac.uk.
Record your activity
Click the image to download this single-sheet document as a Word file.
Please complete the required information and email it back to Sarah at SH2310@live.mdx.ac.uk.
Record your food/drink
Click the image to download this 3-day food diary document as a Word file.
Please complete the required information and email it back to Sarah at SH2310@live.mdx.ac.uk.
Nutrition Questionnaire
Once all of the above information has been received, Sarah will then share a link, for you to complete the nutrition questionnaire online.
If you are unable to complete this within the same week, please don’t worry. However, Sarah would be very grateful if you could complete it as soon as realistically possible. Thank you.
DONE—Thank You!
Thank you so much for supporting my MSc research project.
Sarah ☺️
Please feel free to check back here after the summer, where I will share a free online workshop as a thank you for your participation.
The workshop will focus on practical ways to help maximise nutrition and fuel exercise, with a particular focus on protein intake and healthy ageing.
The workshop will be uploaded here once my project has been completed.
