Research Article

Evaluation of Menus for Athlete Nutrition in Coastal Beach Cafés Operated by Municipalities and Proposal of Alternative Menus: The Case of Trabzon Province

Volume: 7 Number: 2 June 30, 2025
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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

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