Food Science & Nutrition Research

Food Science & Nutrition Research

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ISSN: 2641-4295
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Caffeine Intake for Division II Athletes: How Much and Why

Authors: Daniel Williams, John Acquaviva.

DOI: 10.33425/2641-4295.1086


Abstract

There were three objectives of this study. The primary objective was to determine the caffeine intake, sources, and reasons for consumption for student-athletes and non-athletes at a NCAA Division II (DII) university. Secondary objectives were to determine reasons for avoiding caffeine and changes in consumption during game days and non game days as well as in season and off season; and to identify any differences between men and women athletes who participate in the same DII sport. Student-athletes (n=111) and non-athletes (n=33) were surveyed on their caffeine intake. We examine and discuss each of the objectives with special attention to amounts of caffeine consumption, the sources, and reasons for ingestion as well as any differences between the sexes. Throughout, we make comparisons on the current data of caffeine consumption to previous studies with similar demographics.

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Citation: Daniel Williams, John Acquaviva. Caffeine Intake for Division II Athletes: How Much and Why. 2025; 8(2). DOI: 10.33425/2641-4295.1086
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Nadide SEYHUN
Department of Food Technology | Kocaeli University

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