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Assessing the Efficacy of Promoting Performance Nutrition Behaviours in Enhancing Training-Induced Adaptations in Infantry Trainees: A Controlled Trial

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
ow energy availability
Musculoskeletal injury
Stress fracture
Inadequate energy intake
Inadequate carbohydrate intake
Poor dietary intake
Low energy availability
Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders
Injuries and Accidents - Fractures
Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders
Registration Number
ACTRN12623000768695
Lead Sponsor
Australian Government, Department of Defence, Defence Science and Technology Group
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
149
Inclusion Criteria

Voluntarily consenting Trainees undertaking Infantry Initial Employment Training (IET) at Lone Pine Barracks, Singleton, NSW and aged 18–39 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

The following exclusion criteria will apply to participation:

•A self-reported history of a diagnosed eating disorder
•Individuals younger than 18 years of age
•Diagnosed disease of the gastrointestinal tract including, but not limited to diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcer disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, history of gastric bezoar, past gastrointestinal surgery and/or colonoscopy within 3 months of study participation
•Diagnosed metabolic or cardiovascular abnormalities (e.g., kidney disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.)
•Any diagnosed food allergies or intolerances.
•Any use of antibiotics during Infantry IET, except topical antibiotics
•Anyone who is recommencing Infantry IET after having previously commenced at an earlier date (i.e. those who have been back squadded)

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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