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Protein and Creatine Supplementation Habits Among University Students

Bui, Steve T.A.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1215997445

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2008, MS, Kent State University, College of Education, Health, and Human Services / School of Family and Consumer Studies.
The purpose of this study was to conduct a descriptive analysis of protein and creatine supplementation habits among college students using a random sample at a public Midwestern state university. An electronic survey was sent to 8,000 randomly chosen students at the main campus of Kent State University (Ohio). Only 9.8% (129 participants) of the sample size reported supplement use. Frequencies, t-tests, and chi-square tests were calculated in regards to supplementation habits, knowledge, and gender. Looking at the results, it was apparent that there was an inadequate amount of knowledge regarding protein and creatine supplementation in both genders. Significant gender differences were found in time of supplementation, supplementation form, reasons for supplementation and knowledge of supplement ingredients. No significant difference was found in the amount of protein supplemented. Increased awareness and education are needed to increase understanding for the proper use of both supplements in this population. In addition, it will also allow students to make the proper assessment on whether supplementation is actually necessary.
Natalie Caine-Bish, PhD, RD, LD (Advisor)
Angie Ha, PhD (Advisor)
Karen Lowry-Gordon, PhD, RD, LD (Committee Member)
113 p.
Biochemistry; Food Science; Nutrition; Public Health; Sports Medicine
Protein; Creatine; Supplementation; College; University; Students; Habits

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  • Bui, S. T.A. (2008). Protein and Creatine Supplementation Habits Among University Students [Master's thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1215997445

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Bui, Steve. Protein and Creatine Supplementation Habits Among University Students. 2008. Kent State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1215997445.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Bui, Steve. "Protein and Creatine Supplementation Habits Among University Students." Master's thesis, Kent State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1215997445

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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