Lifestyle and Nutrition Evaluation in Physically Active People and Athletes

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PAVIA · Mar 11, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Lifestyle and Nutrition Evaluation in Physically Active People and Athletes," is studying the eating habits, nutrition knowledge, and body composition of athletes and physically active adults in Italy. The aim is to understand how well participants follow the Mediterranean Diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. Researchers will also look at what participants know about nutrition and how their eating habits compare to recommended guidelines for their specific sports activities.

To join the study, participants must be between 18 and 65 years old and engage in regular physical activity—at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. Those who are not physically active or have certain health issues, like diabetes or hypertension, will not be eligible. If you take part, you can expect to undergo various assessments, including measurements of your body composition, resting metabolism, and dietary intake. This study is important because it aims to improve nutrition practices for athletes and physically active individuals, helping them perform at their best.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age: ≥ 18 years old and ≤ 65 years old
• • Regular physical activity (at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity; or at least 75 of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity; or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity throughout the week)
• • All genders
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Sedentary population: \< 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity or \< 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week
• • Age: \< 18 years old and \> 65 years old
• • Presence of diseases (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, neurological diseases,...) and/or injuries