TY - JOUR
T1 - The effects of three different types of macronutrient feedings on golf performance and levels of fatigue and alertness
AU - Thompsett, Daniel J.
AU - Vento, Kaila A.
AU - Der Ananian, Cheryl
AU - Hondula, David
AU - Wardenaar, Floris C.
N1 - Funding Information:
This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors, but the study received funding from the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) at Arizona State University.
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© The Author(s) 2022.
PY - 2022/12
Y1 - 2022/12
N2 - Background: No study has evaluated the effect of macronutrient feedings on golf performance. Aim: Determine the effect of feedings during simulated golf game using a randomized cross-over study design. Methods: Male participants (n = 6, USGA handicap index 8.5 ± 6.72) played three standardized nine-hole rounds, consuming 30 g of carbohydrate, 15 g + 15 g protein and carbohydrate, or a zero-calorie control. Measurements of driving, chipping, and putting distance and accuracy were taken, as well as perceived levels of fatigue and alertness. Results: No relevant differences (P > 0.05) were seen in golf performance or alertness, but self-reported fatigue differed between conditions (P = 0.02), with scores of 2.5 (0.8 to 3.6) for the combination of carbohydrate and protein, 3.0 (1.5 to 4.3) for carbohydrate, and 4.0 (2.9 to 6.5) for the control, with higher levels indicating more fatigue. Conclusion: Macronutrient feedings led to a significantly lower level of self-reported fatigue without affecting golf performance and alertness compared to a control.
AB - Background: No study has evaluated the effect of macronutrient feedings on golf performance. Aim: Determine the effect of feedings during simulated golf game using a randomized cross-over study design. Methods: Male participants (n = 6, USGA handicap index 8.5 ± 6.72) played three standardized nine-hole rounds, consuming 30 g of carbohydrate, 15 g + 15 g protein and carbohydrate, or a zero-calorie control. Measurements of driving, chipping, and putting distance and accuracy were taken, as well as perceived levels of fatigue and alertness. Results: No relevant differences (P > 0.05) were seen in golf performance or alertness, but self-reported fatigue differed between conditions (P = 0.02), with scores of 2.5 (0.8 to 3.6) for the combination of carbohydrate and protein, 3.0 (1.5 to 4.3) for carbohydrate, and 4.0 (2.9 to 6.5) for the control, with higher levels indicating more fatigue. Conclusion: Macronutrient feedings led to a significantly lower level of self-reported fatigue without affecting golf performance and alertness compared to a control.
KW - Nutritional supplements
KW - accuracy
KW - alertness
KW - fueling
KW - sports food
KW - sports nutrition
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U2 - 10.1177/02601060221110367
DO - 10.1177/02601060221110367
M3 - Article
C2 - 35747933
AN - SCOPUS:85132721242
SN - 0260-1060
VL - 28
SP - 509
EP - 514
JO - Nutrition and Health
JF - Nutrition and Health
IS - 4
ER -