Diskussioner om mat i idrottsmiljön : En studie om kvinnliga innebandyspelares upplevelser av diskussioner om mat i deras idrottsliga omgivning

Sammanfattning: Background: Women's experiences of how nutrition is discussed in their sporting environment is relatively unexplored. At the same time, existing research shows that the negative health consequences that can arise from an incorrect diet can be prevented by the athletes receiving proper education and support in the matter, while other research shows that other factors, in addition to knowledge and attitude, that influence the food choices that the athletes do should be explored. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate how young female floorball players experience that nutrition is discussed, formally and informally, in their sporting environment. Method: A qualitative research method with semi-structured interviews have been used. These have been analyzed using a thematic content analysis. Results: Leaders are perceived to influence their players through calls for a good diet but leave room for interpretation as to what constitutes a good diet. Leaders and teammates are perceived as supportive, while a reduced dietary intake emerged as a theme among teammates' discussions. Throughout, a lack of discussions about nutrition is experienced in the sporting environment. Discussion: Discussions about nutrition in the sporting environment are experienced as varied and to some extent complex. In order to be considered a health-promoting sports association, there are more efforts to be made.