Publications by authors named "G Zydek"
Background/objectives: We evaluated the effects of a 12-week hypocaloric ketogenic diet (KD) on glucose and lipid metabolism, as well as body mass, in overweight, obese, and healthy-weight females. One hundred adult females completed the study, including 64 obese (97.99 ± 11.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of the study was to establish whether the level of 25 hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) in serum has an influence on speed (m/s) and change of direction (COD, s) performance. Twenty male soccer players from the top league participated in the study. All subjects were evaluated for the serum concentration of 25(OH)D at the beginning of the preseason.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: Eating disorders (EDs) pose a significant health issue affecting athletes, with risk factors varying by sport level, sex, and social media use. This study assesses the risk of EDs among professional and amateur football players, considering these factors, and compares findings with a control group of non-athletes.
Methods: The study involved 170 participants, including non-athletes as a control group, categorized by sex and sport level.
Article Synopsis
- Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) is characterized by an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating, but it lacks formal diagnostic criteria, prompting this study to examine its prevalence among female football players in Poland, Turkey, and India.* -
- The research involved 142 participants and utilized various statistical methods to assess the relationship between socio-cultural attitudes, social media usage, and the risk of ON, finding nearly 50% of athletes at risk, particularly among Indian players.* -
- The study concluded that while socio-cultural factors and media influence ON risk, psychological aspects and individual behaviors may be more significant, emphasizing the need for targeted educational interventions.*