Thank you for taking the time to answer this questionnaire. It will take between 5-10 minutes to complete. You are not obliged to answer any questions if you do not wish to. Your answers will remain  anonymous and you will not be identified in my dissertation

1.	Please indicate your age range
	18-24
	25-34
	35-44
	45-54
	55 or above

2.	What is your gender?
	Female
	Male

3.	What is your highest level of education?
	GCSE/O level
	A level
	Currently a student
	Undergraduate
	Postgraduate (PGCE/MA/MSc/MPhil)
	PhD
	Other

	If other, please state

4.	Please indicate your nutritional knowledge?
		Poor		Fair		Good		Very good		Excellent

5.	What is your main source of nutritional information? (select as many as appropriate)
	Friends
	Media e.g. television, magazines, internet
	Academic journals
	Sports coach/instructor
	Store nutritionist
	Registered dietician/nutritionist
	General practioner (GP)
	Other

	If other, please specify

6.	Have you ever had your food intake measured/monitored?
	Yes
	No

7.	Which nutrient is the main source of energy for muscle?
	Fat
	Protein
	Carbohydrate
	Vitamins
	Minerals

8.	Which nutrient does the body store the greatest quantity?
	Protein
	Carbohydrate
	Fat

9.	What is your understanding of glycemic index (GI)? (select as many as appropriate)
	High GI foods have a quicker effect
	The effect of fat on blood sugar levels
	High GI foods have a slower effect
	The effect of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels

10.	Are the following statements regarding carbohydrate loading true, false or are you unsure? Carbohydrate loading..........
		True		False		Unsure
	Increases muscle glycogen stores
	Enables you to run, swim or cycle faster
	Can improve performance if exercising longer than 90 minutes
	Is maximised by consuming more protein
	Increases the time race pace can be maintained
	Is dependent on the timing and type of carbohydrate consumed
	Is essential to improve performance when exercising up to 60 minutes
	Is achieved by eating a high carbohydrate diet in the days/hours before exercising

11.	What percent of daily energy intake is considered a high carbohydrate diet?
	25%
	40%
	50%
	70%

12.	Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
		agree		disagree
	Vitamin and mineral supplements improve endurance performance
	Fat is an important energy source for prolonged exercise
	Eating carbohydrate after exercise is important for recovery
	Vitamin and mineral supplements are necessary for optimum nutrition
	Sports drinks offer benefits over water during exercise
	Food and water alone offer adequate nutrition for optimum endurance performance
	Carbohydrates are an important energy source during high intensity exercise
	High fat diets can improve performance by sparing glycogen stores

13.	During a typical week, how much time (for the entire week) do you spend on each of the following?
		None		Less than 30 mins a week		30-60 mins a week		1-3 hours a week		More than 3 hours a week
	Stretching or strengthening exercise (range of motion, using weights etc)
	Running
	Swimming or aquatic exercise
	Cycling (including a stationary exercise bike)
	Other aerobic exercise equipment (stairmaster, rowing, ski machine etc)
	Team sports e.g. Football, rugby, netball etc

14.	How often do you train  aerobically?
	Once a week
	2-3 times a week
	4-6 times a week
	7 or more times a week

15.	What is the typical duration of this training?
	<30 minutes
	>30-60 minutes
	>60-90 minutes
	>90 minutes

16.	What is the typical working intensity of this training?
		Very Low		Low		Moderate		High		Very high

17.	What diet do you consume when training?
	Nutritionally balanced
	High carbohydrate
	High protein
	High fat
	No special diet

18.	What is your main reason for eating this diet? (Please select only one)
	Promote/maintain strength
	Maintain good health
	Enhance endurance
	To support training
	Other

	If other, please specify

19.	Which of the following activities would you consider your main sport? (Please select only one)
	Running
	Cycling
	Swimming
	Triathlon
	Rowing
	Team sports e.g. Football, rugby, netball etc
	Weight training
	Other

	If other, please specify

20.	Do you compete at any level in the sport you selected?
	Yes
	No

21.	What is the typical duration of this competition?
	<30 minutes
	>30-60 minutes
	>60-90 minutes
	>90 minutes

22.	What diet do you consume before competing?
	Nutritionally balanced
	High carbohydrate
	High protein
	High fat
	No special diet

23.	How long before competing do you consume this diet?
	<12 hours
	>12-24 hours
	>1-3 days
	>3-7 days
	>7 days
	It is no different to my normal diet

24.	What is your main reason for eating this diet? (Please select only one)
	Promote/maintain strength
	Maintain good health
	Enhance endurance
	Other

	If other, please specify

25.	How often do you train on the run up to a competition?
	Once a week
	2-3 times a week
	4-6 times a week
	7 or more times a week
	I don't train during this period

26.	Do you use any of the following sports nutrition products and why? (Select as many as appropriate)
		Hydration		Enhance performance		Maintain health		Reduce fatigue		Maintain/promote strength		Other
	Protein e.g. shakes, bars etc
	Energy drinks e.g. red bull, relentless etc
	Sports drinks e.g. lucozade sport, powerade etc
	Branched chain amino acids
	L-carnitine
	Bicarbonate
	Creatine
	Any vitamin supplements
	Any mineral supplements
	Co-enzyme Q10
	Ginseng

	If other, please state your reasons or if you have any additional comments regarding your supplement use, please use this space

Thank you for taking part in my research. If you wish to receive a summary of my findings please do contact me by e-mail: nicholas.donnelly09@bathspa.ac.uk

I need to conduct some additional research that involves completing a 3-day food diary and 7-day activity log. If you are interested in taking part and would like further information before agreeing to participate, please kindly contact me at nicholas.donnelly09@bathspa.ac.uk

The data that would be collected will aid me in my final dissertation extensively and I would be very grateful for your help. If you choose to participate in the additional study and wish to receive a summary of my findings for the additional study,  please contact me by e-mail.