Survey Information Sheet
Are you between the age of 18-65 years old?
Yes
No
Do you live in Northern Ireland/Republic of Ireland?
Yes
No
Would you describe your daily diet as vegetarian?
Yes
No
Which type of vegetarian diet best describes yours? Please tick one answer only.
Lacto-ovo-vegetarian - eat both dairy products and eggs
Lacto-vegetarian - eat dairy products but not eggs
Ovo-vegetarian - eats eggs but not dairy products
Vegan - do not eat dairy products, eggs, or any other products which are derived from animals
Pescatarian - abstain from all meat and poultry but does eat fish/seafood
Do you train/compete in a strength-based/endurance type training/sport (e.g. weight training)?
Is your average training session >30mins in duration for a strength training activity ot >45mins in duration for an endurance activity or both?
Yes
No
How many times a week do you train in this sport/activity? Please tick one answer only for strength training/sport and one answer for endurance training/sport (if applicable).
If you have answered YES to all of the questions above, thereby meeting the inclusion criteria, please proceed with the rest of the questionnaire. If you did not, thank you for your time, but unfortunately you are not eligible to take part in the study and you do not need to complete the rest of the questionnaire.
18-30
31-40
41-50
51-65
Male
Female
Other
Prefer not to say
What country were you born in?
What is your current area code?
What is the highest level of education you have obtained? Please tick one answer only.
Primary school/National school
I completed/am enrolled in secondary school
I completed/am enrolled in Diploma or equivalent
University (I completed/am enrolled in a bachelor/undergraduate degree)
University (I completed/am enrolled in a honours/master's degree)
University (I completed/am enrolled in a doctoral degree)
Have you ever completed any formal courses in human nutrition?
What is the main training or sport that you participate in?
What is the highest level that you have played your chosen sport at, if applicable? Please submit your response in the box provided.
Are you associated with a club or organisation?
Yes
No
On average, how many hours do you train per week? (Including all fitness related activites, at and away from your sporting club). Please provide a breakup of training type and associated time if applicable.
How many years have you been participating in your main sport? (Include primary school, high school, and university).
Have any of these individuals ever given you advice regarding your diet?
Does the sporting organization you are part of provide you with access to nutrition information or nutritionists/dietitians? Please tick one answer only.
Nutrition information only
Nutrition information and access to nutritionist/dietitian
Neither of the above
Do you think that sporting organisations should provide members with access to nutrition information or nutritionists/dietitians? Please tick one answer only.
Yes - nutrition information only
Yes - nutrition information and access to nutritionist/dietitian
Neither of the above
What is your weight? Please specify unit (kilograms, or stone and pounds).
What is your height? Please specify unit (metres, or feet and inches).
How long have you followed a vegetarian diet?
What was your reason for going vegetarian? Please state your answer in the box provided.
Do you take any supplements?
Yes
No
If answered yes to previous question, what supplements do you take? Please detail type of supplement, brand name, amount taken, frequency, timing and your reasons for taking the supplement.
Which nutrient do you think has the most energy (kilojoules/calories) per 100 grams (3.5 ounces)? Please tick one answer only.
Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat
Not sure
When weight loss is desired, generally athletes should:
Decrease carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams (1.7 ounces) per day
Decrease fat intake to less than 20 grams (0.7 ounces) per day
Decrease calories/kilojoules by decreasing carbohydrate, fat and protein
Not sure
To ensure they meet their energy (kilojoule/calorie) requirements, all athletes should:
Plan their diet according to their age, gender, body size, sport and training programme
Eat to appetite following their natural hunger and fullness signals
Eat a minimum of 8000 kilojoules (2000 calories) per day
Choose foods that are high in carbohydrate
Not sure
Which do you think is the best lunch option for an athlete trying to gain weight (muscle)? Assume they are training in the morning and have already had a breakfast and a mid-morning snack. Please tick one answer only.
A 'mass gainer' protein shake and 3-4 scrambled eggs
Pasta with beans and vegetable sauce, plus a dessert of fruit, yoghurt and nuts
A large piece of fried tofu with a side salad (lettuce, cucumber, tomato)
A stuffed aubergine and poached eggs
Not sure
Which do you think is the best lunch option for an athlete trying to lose weight? Assume they are eating an appropriate breakfast and dinner. Please tick one answer only.
A side salad with no dressing (lettuce, cucumber, tomato)
A pure whey protein isolate (WPI) shake made on water
A mixed meal that includes a small-moderate serving of protein and carbohydrate (e.g. small bowl pasta with beans & quinoa and vegetable sauce) plus a large side salad
Not sure
How much carbohydrate do you think is recommended for an athlete undertaking a moderate to high-intensity endurance training program for one to three hours per day? Please tick one answer only.
1-3g carbohydrate per kg (0.016-0.048 ounces per lb) body weight per day
5-8g carbohydrate per kg (0.08-0.13 ounces per lb) body weight per day
15-25% of total daily kilojoule/calorie intake
75-85% of total daily kilojoule/calorie intake
Not sure
Which of the following foods do you think contains the most carbohydrates? Please tick one answer only.
1 cup (168g/5.6 ounces) boiled rice
2 slices of white sandwich loaf bread
1 medium (150g/5 ounces) boiled potato
1 medium (150g/5 ounces) ripe banana
Not sure
Which of the following foods (per normal portion) do you think contains the most protein? Please tick one answer only.
2 eggs
125g (4 ounces) fried firm or silken tofu
30g (1 ounce) almonds
Not sure
The protein needs of a 100kg (220lb) well trained resistance athlete are closest to:
75g (2.7 ounces) per day
130g (4.6 ounces) per day
250g (8.8 ounces) per day
Not sure
The amount of protein in skim milk compared to full cream milk is:
Significantly less
About the same
Significantly more
Not sure
Athletes should drink water during activity in order to:
Maintain plasma (blood) volume
Prevent dry mouth
Maintain sweat volume
All of the above
Not sure
Regarding fluid intake during physical activity, current recommendations encourage athletes to:
Drink 50-100ml (1.7-3.3 fluid ounces) every 15-20 minutes
Suck on ice cubes rather than drinking during practice
Drink sports drinks (e.g. powerade) instead of water when exercising
Drink to a plan, based on body weight changes during training sessions performed in a similar climate
Not sure
How much carbohydrate should fluid consumed for hydration purposes (during exercise) contain? Please tick one answer only.
None
At least 1-2% carbohydrate
At least 4-8% carbohydrate
Not sure
How much sodium (salt) should fluid consumed for hydration purposes (during exercise) contain? Please tick one answer only.
At least 11-25 mmol/L (250-575 mg/L)
At least 4-8 mmol/L (90-185 mg/L)
None
Not sure
Before competition, athletes should aim to consume foods that are high in:
Fluids, fat and carbohydrate
Fluids, fibre and carbohydrate
Fluids and carbohydrate
Not sure
Stomach discomfort is sometimes reported by athletes who eat during exercise. Which of the following in NOT a good strategy to avoid discomfort:
Having energy gels instead of water or sports drinks
Consuming small volumes at regular intervals
Choosing sports drinks/foods with a mixture of types of carbohydrate (e.g. fructose and sucrose)
Not sure
During a competition, athletes should aim to consume foods that are high in:
Fluids, fibre and fat
Fluids and protein
Fluids and carbohydrate
Not sure
Which of the following best meets the recommendations for a snack consumed during high-intensity exercise lasting around 90 minutes? Please tick one answer only.
A protein shake
A ripe banana
2 boiled eggs
A handful of nuts
Not sure
After a competition, athletes should aim to consume foods that are high in which macronutrient/s? Please tick one answer only.
Protein, carbohydrate and fat
Only protein
Only carbohydrate
Carbohydrate and protein
Not sure
How much protein do you think experts recommend athletes should have after completing a resistance exercise session? Please tick one answer only.
0.3g/kg body weight (15-25g [0.53-0.88 ounces] for most athletes)
1.0g/kg body weight (50-100g [1.9-2.3 ounces] for most athletes)
1.5g/kg body weight (150-130g [5.3-10.6 ounces] for most athletes)
Not sure
The purity and safety of all supplements are tested before sale.
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
Supplement labels may contain false or misleading information.
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
In relation to improving sporting performance, which of the following supplements do you think has NOT been supported by a strong body of scientific evidence? Please tick one answer only.
Caffeine
Ferulic acid
Bicarbonate
Leucine
Not sure
Which of the following supplements do you think is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)? Please tick one answer only.
Caffeine
Bicarbonate
Carnitine
Clenbuterol
Not sure
How many grams/fluid ounces of ethanol (pure alcohol) does a standard drink generally contain? Please tick one answer only.
1-2g/0.03-0.06 fluid ounces
8-14g/0.3-0.6 fluid ounces
30-50g/1.2-2 fluid ounces
Not sure
Which of the following do you think is an example of a "standard drink"? Please tick one answer only.
30-45ml/1-1.5 fluid ounces of pure spirits
One quarter of a bottle (175ml/6 fluid ounces) of red wine
A pint (425ml/14 fluid ounces) of full strength beer
Not sure
When consumed as part of the diet, pure alcohol (ethanol) contains calories/kilojoules and, therefore, can lead to weight gain.
Agree
Disagree
Not sure
For individuals who choose to drink alcohol, to reduce the risk of alcohol-related harm over a lifetime, no more than [ ] standard drinks should be consumed per day:
Two
Three
Four
Not sure
"Binge drinking" (also referred to as heavy episodic drinking) is generally defined as:
Having two or more standard alcoholic drinks on the same occasion
Having four to five or more standard alcoholic drinks on the same occasion
Having seven to eight or more standard alcoholic drinks on the same occasion
Not sure
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