Welcome to Sarah's
Sport & Exercise Nutrtion Project
The Association Between Nutrition Knowledge and Protein Intake in Physically Active Middle-Aged and Older Adults
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:
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Complete a short physical activity log outlining your usual weekly activity and exercise habits.
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Provide some basic self-reported biometric information such as your age, sex, height, and weight.
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Complete a 3-day food diary, including two weekdays and one weekend day, to help provide an overview of your usual nutrition and protein intake.
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Complete the online nutrition knowledge questionnaire.
All information will be treated confidentially and anonymised during analysis.
Once the research project is complete, I hope to upload a short 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.
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!
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.