Knowledge Of Australian Native Plants in Long Distance Runners

Project Description

'Questionnaire Of Canberra Long-distance Runners Use Of Supplements And Knowledge Of Australian Native Plants'

This study has received University of Canberra Human Research Ethics Approval (UCHREC - 14005)

This research project aims to explore nutritional supplement consumption of long-distance runners within the Canberra (ACT) and Queanbeyan community. The aim of collecting this information is to identify what nutritional supplements are commonly consumed and the reasons for why they are consumed. Information will also be gathered on the training history and performance level of the long-distance runners, their current nutritional practices, and knowledge of Australian Native plants and foods.  

 

Participation

If you are a runner ≥ 18 years of age and currently reside in the Canberra region (Including Queanbeyan), Australia, you are invited to participate in this research project. The online questionnaire includes short response questions that will take approximately 25-30 minutes to complete. Your participation is voluntary. If you decide to participate but change your mind during the questionnaire you may exit the questionnaire at any point.

We would like to hear from you if you are:

  1. (≥3km runner) in the ACT region including Queanbeyan.

  2. Aged over 18 years of age.

What is involved:

The study will include a questionnaire that will take approximately 25-30 minutes to complete on supplement use in long-distance runners and the reasons for why you may consume them, your training history, current nutritional practices and knowledge of Australian Native foods and plants.

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Meet the Team

  • Prof Andrew McKune

    Prof Andrew McKune

    Professor in Sport & Exercise Science

    (University of Canberra)

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  • Prof Nenad Naumovski

    Professor in Food Science & Human Nutrition

    (University of Canberra)

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  • Ms Brittany Harriden

    PhD Student

    (Food Science & Nutrition)

    University of Canberra

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Recent Publication on this and similar topics from our team

  1. Harriden B, Stathopoulos C, Naumovski N (2024). Australian native plants: can we do better on the food market? Food Australia. 76(4) E-Pub

  2. Taesuwan S, Jirarattanarangsri W, Wangtueai S, Hussain MA, Ranadheera S, Zubairu IK, Naumovski N, Phimolsiripol Y. (2024) Unexplored Opportunities of Utilizing Food Waste in Food Product Development for Cardiovascular Health. Current Nutrition Reports. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-024-00571-7

  3. Harriden B, Speer K, Sergi D, Gill C, Popovic-Djordevic J, McKune A, Naumovski N. (2024) The phytochemical composition and unexplored potential of Australian native plants for application in physical activity-related muscle recovery and inflammation: a literature review. Food & Function. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4FO02067G

  4. Venn R, Northey JM, Naumovski N, McKune AJ. (2024) Reliability of an 'at-home' method for monitoring rested and reactive autonomic nervous system activity in children. Children, 11(7) 835. https://doi.org/10.3390/children11070835  

  5. Speer K, McKune AJ, Naumovski N. (2024) Tea and Anxiety: Can this ancient drink reduce our stress levels. Food Australia, 76(2). https://doi/10.3316/informit.T2024051600004500205850727

  6. Nyawose S, Naidoo R, Naumovski N, McKune AJ. (2022). Dietary supplements and beverages: Knowledge, attitudes and practices among semi-professional soccer players in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 34(1). https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2022/v34i1a14018  

  7. Ali A, Riaz S, Sameen A, Naumovski N, Iqbal MW, Rehman A, Mehany T, Zeng X-A, Manzoor MF. (2022). The disposition of bioactive compounds from fruit waste, their extraction and analysis using novel technologies: a review. Processes, 10(10), 2014. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr10102014

  8. Nyawose S, Naidoo R, Naumovski N, McKune AJ (2022). The effects of consuming amino acids L-Arginine, L-Citruline (and their combination) as a beverage or powder, on athletic and physical performance: a systematic review. Beverages 8(3) https://doi.org/10.3390/beverages8030048

  9. Harriden B, D'Cunha NM, Kellett J, Isbel S, Panagiotakos DB, Naumovski N. (2022) Are dietary patterns becoming more processed? The effects of different dietary patterns on cognition: A review. Nutrition and health. 28(3). https://doi.org/10.1177/02601060221094129  

  10. Naumovski N, D'Cunha NM (2021) Antioxidant, Phytochemical and Enzymatic Characteristics of Selected Medicinal Plants from the Republic of Korea: A commentary. Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine. https://doi.org/10.14218/ERHM.2021.00030 

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