WIceFIT: Coaches’ nutrition and body composition knowledge and athletes' well-being

Coaches' sufficient knowledge and skills in nutrition and body composition are important for supporting the development of athletes from these perspectives in everyday coaching. The goal of the WIceFIT study is to investigate coaches' nutrition and body composition knowledge and their associations with athletes' body image, eating behaviour, and well-being.

Valmentaja kävelee kentällä urheilijoiden kanssa

Published

13.2.2025

The WIceFIT research project’s new website can be found HERE.

For more information, please contact:

Enni-Maria Hietavala, PhD
Senior Lecturer
enni.hietavala(a)jyu.fi
+358 50 472 6822

Enni-Maria Hietavala

Senior Lecturer

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