Characteristics of adolescent boys using protein supplements : diet, lifestyle and health : HLÍF : health and lifestyle in high-school

• Main Author: Unnur Björk Arnfjörð 1976-
• Other Authors: Háskóli Íslands
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: Meistaraprófsritgerðir; Lýðheilsuvísindi; Drengir; Unglingar; Prótín; Fæðubótarefni; Íþróttir; Næring; Heilsufar; Lífshættir; Megindlegar rannsóknir; Adolescent; Boys; Dietary proteins; Dietary supplements; Exercise; Quantitative research; Reykjavík
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1946/14126

Background: Icelandic diet has always been rich in proteins. Protein supplements are among the most commonly used ergogenic aids and their popularity has been increasing in recent years. The aim of this study was to examine their use among 18 years old high-school boys in Reykjavík, in accordance wi...