Examining the relationship between vegetable and animal intake with physical performance
Research and Analysis
The study aimed at examining the relationship between vegetable and animal intake with physical performance. The research investigated the effects of the two protein intake separately intending to find out which one greatly enhances physical performance. The subjects used were 223 in total, with 57% of the participants being female and 43% males. The total sample population was aged between 23 and 68 years and included only participants who have no respiratory diseases. Researchers used European Investigation into Cancer and Food Frequency questionnaires to examine the end effects of the two protein intakes. Also, to ensure accuracy, the researchers carrying out the study used Nutritional Analysis of Food Frequency software to measure portions taken daily by the participants. The study used 6 minutes walking distance test to examine the participant’s diet information and their daily physical performance. The diet portion was increased by 10grams each day.
The primary study finding was a positive impact of the vegetable intake on the physical performance test. Researchers found out that the consumption of the vegetable proteins considerably elevated participants physical performance by reducing the exhaustion of the walking distance (Fuhrman & Ferreri 2010). The study found no relationship between the capacity of the exercise and the total protein intake. Also, the researchers found out that there were no differences in physical performances between participants taking less or more than 0.8 grams per kilogram of body mass daily. The strength of the study was that it used questionnaires from Food Frequency questions which were valid in this investigation and promoted accuracy of the assessment (Nieman,1988). The study assessed the effects of each protein separately. The vegetable protein intake effects were assessed independently from the animal protein intake, therefore, eliminating any confusion of the data. The study carried out a careful diet assessment of the population representatives and used subjects who are middle-aged.
The study can be improved in different ways to further the investigation and obtain more reliable results. For instance, one can use participants from both the population with respiratory diseases and without so that the results of the study can be generalized to the total population. The walking distance test could be increased daily since relative to the proteins intake increase. The study increase of the distance does not equivalent match with the distance increase. Therefore, increasing the walking test could result in more accurate findings. The study could also be elevated by conducting a further examination of the effects of other properties of plants –based food on physical performances (Venderley & Campbel 2006). The study helps in informing people on the appropriate diet to stick on to maintain a healthy physical performance. The study also supports the general population in the real world to realize the correct portions of protein intake to manage to be bodily health. Also, it gives insight on what diet to avoid that cause by unhealthy food.
In conclusion, the study found a direct relationship between vegetable protein intake and better physical performance. However, the study did not find any link between both the total and animal protein intake with the physical performance of the walking distance provided. The study recommends a higher intake of vegetable protein intakes and a further investigation of other plant-based foods that might have caused the results.
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