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Abstract
The mean nutrition knowledge score of elite Australian football players was 46 ± 16%, compared to 51 ± 11% for nonelite players.
- Elite and nonelite Australian football athletes showed overall poor nutrition knowledge, with scores ranging from 10-70%.
- Knowledge of macronutrients, weight management, and alcohol was better than knowledge of supplements and micronutrients in both groups.
- Nonelite athletes scored significantly higher than elite athletes in the weight management, micronutrients, and alcohol subsections.
- The statistically significant differences in knowledge suggest variability in understanding sports nutrition guidelines among athletes.
- Professionals should assess athletes' nutrition knowledge to tailor educational programs effectively.
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