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Evaluation of Menus for Athlete Nutrition in Coastal Beach Cafés Operated by Municipalities and Proposal of Alternative Menus: The Case of Trabzon Province
Abstract
This study assesses the nutritional suitability of menus in coastal beach cafés operated by Trabzon municipality for athletes. Athlete nutrition strategically manages nutrient intake to optimize performance and recovery. A survey with 175 randomly selected students from Trabzon University's Faculty of Sports Sciences evaluated demographic data, food preferences, and menu suitability perceptions. Analysis used SPSS 21.0.
Findings indicated 63.4% male participants, mainly football players (42.9%). Fruits were popular snacks. Males preferred protein shakes and sports drinks; females favored herbal teas. Protein bars and carbohydrate gels were widely consumed, especially by males and athletes aged 21–23. Fatty foods were largely avoided; females were less restrictive with caffeine. The study concluded current café offerings inadequately address athletes' nutritional requirements, recommending increased menu variety with protein bars, sports drinks, and healthy snacks for enhanced athlete performance and recovery.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Sports and Recreation
Journal Section
Research Article
Early Pub Date
June 25, 2025
Publication Date
June 30, 2025
Submission Date
May 2, 2025
Acceptance Date
June 25, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 2
APA
Kranda, T., Özdemir Işık, B., & Akbulut, N. (2025). Evaluation of Menus for Athlete Nutrition in Coastal Beach Cafés Operated by Municipalities and Proposal of Alternative Menus: The Case of Trabzon Province. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation, 7(2), 344-355. https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1689405
AMA
1.Kranda T, Özdemir Işık B, Akbulut N. Evaluation of Menus for Athlete Nutrition in Coastal Beach Cafés Operated by Municipalities and Proposal of Alternative Menus: The Case of Trabzon Province. JSAR. 2025;7(2):344-355. doi:10.56639/jsar.1689405
Chicago
Kranda, Tuğçe, Buket Özdemir Işık, and Nurgül Akbulut. 2025. “Evaluation of Menus for Athlete Nutrition in Coastal Beach Cafés Operated by Municipalities and Proposal of Alternative Menus: The Case of Trabzon Province”. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation 7 (2): 344-55. https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1689405.
EndNote
Kranda T, Özdemir Işık B, Akbulut N (June 1, 2025) Evaluation of Menus for Athlete Nutrition in Coastal Beach Cafés Operated by Municipalities and Proposal of Alternative Menus: The Case of Trabzon Province. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation 7 2 344–355.
IEEE
[1]T. Kranda, B. Özdemir Işık, and N. Akbulut, “Evaluation of Menus for Athlete Nutrition in Coastal Beach Cafés Operated by Municipalities and Proposal of Alternative Menus: The Case of Trabzon Province”, JSAR, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 344–355, June 2025, doi: 10.56639/jsar.1689405.
ISNAD
Kranda, Tuğçe - Özdemir Işık, Buket - Akbulut, Nurgül. “Evaluation of Menus for Athlete Nutrition in Coastal Beach Cafés Operated by Municipalities and Proposal of Alternative Menus: The Case of Trabzon Province”. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation 7/2 (June 1, 2025): 344-355. https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1689405.
JAMA
1.Kranda T, Özdemir Işık B, Akbulut N. Evaluation of Menus for Athlete Nutrition in Coastal Beach Cafés Operated by Municipalities and Proposal of Alternative Menus: The Case of Trabzon Province. JSAR. 2025;7:344–355.
MLA
Kranda, Tuğçe, et al. “Evaluation of Menus for Athlete Nutrition in Coastal Beach Cafés Operated by Municipalities and Proposal of Alternative Menus: The Case of Trabzon Province”. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation, vol. 7, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 344-55, doi:10.56639/jsar.1689405.
Vancouver
1.Tuğçe Kranda, Buket Özdemir Işık, Nurgül Akbulut. Evaluation of Menus for Athlete Nutrition in Coastal Beach Cafés Operated by Municipalities and Proposal of Alternative Menus: The Case of Trabzon Province. JSAR. 2025 Jun. 1;7(2):344-55. doi:10.56639/jsar.1689405
