Relationships between body image nutritional supplement use and attitudes towards doping in sport among adolescent boys: implications for prevention programs

摘要

BackgroundReports of high levels of use of protein powders and nutritional supplements among young men is a concern because these substances may act as a gateway for the use of drugs and illegal substances to enhance appearance or sports performance. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between body dissatisfaction, weight change behaviors, supplement use, and attitudes towards doping in sport among an adolescent male sample.