Description of Study

The objective of this project is to assess the body composition, dietary intake,  energy expenditure,  nutrition knowledge, and energy availability in male and female high school athletes to assist athletes, parents, and coaches in understanding the various physiological demands that high school athletes endure.

Location
Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory (Fieldhouse 126)
209 S Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, MO 63301

Number of Visits
2

Time Commitment
Visits 1: 30-45 Minutes
Visits 2: 60 Minutes

Compensation
An EPNL Shirt

Point of Contact
Joesi Krieger
epnl@lindenwood.edu

Study Overview

1. Participants Contact EPNL
2. Sign Consent and Assent
3. Visit 1 (Day 0)
   • Health/Medical History
   • Equip you with chest-based activity/HR monitor
   • Dietary Questionnaire
   • Provide activity/dietary logs
   • Explain visit 2 tests
4. Between Visits (Day 0-7)
   • Diet Tracking (5 paper logs / 2 online)
   • Activity Tracking (5 paper logs)
   • Wear chest-based activity/HR monitor for 5 days
5. Visit 2 (Day 7)
   • 4C Body Composition (DEXA + BIS + BIA)
   • Resting Metabolic Rate
   • Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull
   • Countermovement Jump
   • Treadmill VO₂max

Research Sample Needed

• 75 – 100 high school athletes.

Inclusion Criteria

• Between 13 and 17 years of age
• All participants will be determined to be healthy through completion of a medical history questionnaire.
• All participants must be currently participating in a school-sanctioned sport
• Male or female high-school-aged athlete.
• Completing some form of sports training, practice, or competition at least three days per week for the past 12 months.
• Eligible participants will have taken no more than a four-week break between periods of training, practice, or competition over the previous 12 months.
• Eligible participants will have completed a minimum of 8 consecutive weeks of training, practice, and competition after any absence of training had been observed.

Exclusion Criteria

• 12 years of age or younger
• 18 years of age or older
• Any individual determined to have a physical injury or determined through review of their medical history to not be able to safely participate in the testing that will be completed.
• Current smoker or any use of any nicotine (chewing, “vaping”, etc.)
• Any participant diagnosed with a metabolic disorder (e.g., diabetes/Type I, thyroid) or taking medications known to impact metabolic regulation.
• Any individual being diagnosed with or is currently under the care of a physician for a cardiac, respiratory, metabolic, immunological, musculoskeletal, renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, psychiatric, or circulatory disease.
• Individuals enrolled in college
• Individuals not enrolled in high school or a high school equivalent home school curriculum.
• Any individual not meeting the minimum exercise training requirements
• Individuals who are pregnant

Are You Eligible?

• Complete initial screening form for this study.

Information provided here reflects current IRB approval for this research. However, this information may be subject to change and updated accordingly.