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Body Composition, Dietary Habits, and Rowing Performance of Male Collegiate Club Rowers

Zorn, Sebastian P
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu149269022744971

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2017, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Allied Medical Professions.
Background: Rowing is a high-intensity endurance and weight-conscious sport. Body composition and diet assessment research in sub-elite male rowers is scarce. The confirmation of physical characteristics and performance measures paired with novel assessment methods of dietary habits in this population will be invaluable for future development programs. Objective: To describe and evaluate the relationship of body composition, diet, and performance in 17 collegiate sub-elite male rowers. We hypothesized that an increased lean mass would be positively correlated with ergometer performance. Methods: Subjects are members of The Ohio State Crew Club team and signed informed consent prior to participation (IRB protocol #2016H0289). Body weight and height were measured on a stadiometer. Body composition was assessed using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (GE Lunar iDXA). Diet was assessed through both VioScreen online food frequency questionnaire and 3 online 24-hour recalls using the ASA24. Performance was measured on a Concept 2 Ergometer. Results: Subjects met the ACSM guidelines for protein and fat but on average did not meet the guidelines for carbohydrate intake. Lean Mass was significantly correlated with VioScreen estimated daily calories (r=0.554, p=0.021), carbohydrate (r=0.630, p=0.007), and fat (r=0.664, p=0.004). Lean Mass was also significantly correlated with measures of performance including peak power watts with max resistance (r= 0.657, p=0.008), race resistance (r= 0.554, p=0.032), and 1 minute meters (r= 0.686, p=0.005). 6K time had a strong negative correlation with Lean Mass (r= -0.771, p=0.001). Conclusions: This study described the estimated dietary habits of 17 sub-elite male collegiate rowers. The evaluation of body composition and performance measures resulted in strong correlations between lean body mass and performance in a sub-elite sample of collegiate club rowers. These data agree with the current literature stressing the relationship between higher lean mass, nutrition, and rowing performance.
Jackie Buell, Dr. (Advisor)
Chris Taylor, Dr. (Committee Member)
Jill Clutter, Dr. (Committee Member)
110 p.
Nutrition
Rowing; Body composition; DEXA; VioScreen; ASA24

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  • Zorn, S. P. (2017). Body Composition, Dietary Habits, and Rowing Performance of Male Collegiate Club Rowers [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu149269022744971

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Zorn, Sebastian. Body Composition, Dietary Habits, and Rowing Performance of Male Collegiate Club Rowers . 2017. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu149269022744971.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Zorn, Sebastian. "Body Composition, Dietary Habits, and Rowing Performance of Male Collegiate Club Rowers ." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu149269022744971

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