Nutritional Research Survey

The Australian Institute of Fitness Research was established with a $210k research funding over three years from Australian Institute of Fitness to the University of the Sunshine Coast. Commencing in November 2009, the research institute will focus on the fitness industry and the populations, communities and environments that are related to the fitness industry.

Purpose

The purpose is to improve the health of Australian’s through an improved body of fitness knowledge for dissemination, training and implementation by the fitness industry.

Overview

To further develop fitness industry protocols that are safe and effective for the broader community, this research will scientifically investigate the following themes:

• measuring the long term benefits of popular fitness activities
• determining changes in physical characteristics from strength training in children, overweight individuals and older adults
• determining reliable and safe training and exercise prescription protocols
• providing some long term data on fitness participation and community benefits
• providing more definitive protocols for correct exercise techniques and movement patterns
• providing more definitive information on sedentary death syndrome (SeDS) and the role of fitness activities in its reduction

1. Go to the following:

 http://www.usc.edu.au/University/AcademicFaculties/Science/Research/AIFR.htm

2. Click on the link top right  that says "Nutrition Survey". 

3. Read the 'Research Project Information Sheet'

4. Click on the 'online survey' link and complete survey in about 15 to 20  minutes

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