1. Nutrition Knowledge in Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes
A survey-based study by the Mayo Clinic

2. Study’s Importance Obesity is an epidemic
Changes in school lunches – working?
Even healthy children often malnourished
New approach

3. Goals/Aims of the Study
See what they know
Is there more we should be doing?
Need to set tone for life

4. Who Are We Studying 6-17 years old Active Athletic clubs and schools
Where do they play sports?
Studied nutrition?

5. The Survey Questions Short and to the point Multiple choice
Fill-in-the-blank
No demographics

6. Expected Results Middle/High School Students
Most correct
Learn from trial and error
Elementary School Students
More incorrect
Differentiating between certain answers

7. Future Topics to Investigate
Many directions for future studies
Portioning
Demographics
Public vs. Private Schools
Athletes vs. Non-Athletes

8. Limitations Similar backgrounds Smaller age ranges Mostly upper class
Well-educated
Smaller age ranges

9. References
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Özdemir N. Iron deficiency anemia from diagnosis to treatment in children. Turk Pediatri Ars Mar 1;50(1):11-9.
Rovner AJ, O’Brien KO. Hypovitaminosis D among healthy children in the United States: a review of the current evidence. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med Jun;162(6):513-9.
Cohen JFW, Richardson S, Parker E, Catalano PJ, Rimm EB. Impact of the New U.S. Department of Agriculture School Meal Standards on Food Selection, Consumption, and Waste. Am J Prev Med Apr; 46(4):
Smith SL, Cunningham-Sabo L. Food choice, plate waste and nutrient intake of elementary- and middle-school students participating in the US National School Lunch Program. Public Health Nutrition (6),

10. Thank you!
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