How confidence relates to eating habits of American football players in Polish clubs compared to athlete nutrition guidelines
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Abstract
82% of young American football players consume at least three meals per day.
- 68% consume protein products like eggs and meat several times per week.
- 67% include cereal products in every main meal.
- 75% maintain a variable diet, while 69% prefer non-sweetened beverages.
- 54% of athletes with higher self-efficacy consume recommended daily amounts of vegetables, compared to 26% with lower self-efficacy.
- 96% of athletes with higher self-efficacy meet the recommended number of meals per day, versus 70% of those with lower self-efficacy.
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