{"id":11085,"date":"2024-05-06T14:18:21","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T13:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/?p=11085"},"modified":"2024-05-06T14:27:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T13:27:00","slug":"body-composition-more-than-just-a-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/2024\/05\/06\/body-composition-more-than-just-a-number\/","title":{"rendered":"Body Composition: more than just a number"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>A series of body composition infographics<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An athlete\u2019s body shape, weight and composition will change throughout their lifespan due to growth, development, and training adaptations. Despite this, a fixed view of an athlete\u2019s optimal state is often adopted (1). Due to the differing physical requirements of various sports, body weight, and composition are important to performance and as such, are commonly discussed by athletes, coaches, and support staff. Many conversations and comments occur about the body weight and composition of athletes, intentionally and unintentionally (2, 3). These comments may adversely impact the performance and physical and mental health of athletes (1, 2, 3). It is therefore important to emphasise to all involved in the high-performance sporting environment the need for individual plans and avoidance of comparisons between athletes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sport Ireland Institute acknowledges the complexities surrounding body weight and composition in athletes and recognises the duty of care to safeguard physical and mental health.\u00a0 With this in mind, in 2023 a body composition working group was formed. This consisted of Sport Ireland Institute discipline representatives e.g., physiology, nutrition, medicine, psychology, strength and conditioning, along with representatives from Sport and Exercise Nutrition Group BDA and University of Sao Palo. The aim was to raise awareness of the complexities of body composition as a performance variable and to develop educational resources to support athletes, coaches, practitioners and the wider sporting community on the complexity of this area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have since developed and piloted the following infographics:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Body composition and raising awareness;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Communication relating to body composition;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refocusing away from body composition;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&amp; 5. Outline of implications when focusing too much on body composition (female (4) and male (5)).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A pilot study was undertaken in February 2023 to establish the clarity of the infographics for online administration and for dissemination among practitioners working within a high-performance environment. Feedback was incorporated into the current infographics to enhance clarity before use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The overall development of body weight and composition infographics by Sport Ireland Institute has contributed to accelerating athlete development, recovery, and performance in the high-performance setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Furthermore, future research should explore athletes&#8217; perception and experience of body composition assessment.\u00a0 This research will give greater insight from an athlete&#8217;s perspective and is necessary to gain a greater understanding among coaches and support staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5>Infographics<\/h5>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-1-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0for PDF of infographic 1: Body composition and raising awareness<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11088\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-1-1-118x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"118\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-1-1-118x300.jpg 118w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-1-1-768x1959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-1-1-602x1536.jpg 602w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-1-1-803x2048.jpg 803w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-1-1-640x1632.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-1-1-scaled.jpg 1004w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-2-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0for PDF of infographic 2: Communication relating to body composition<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11089\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-2-1-100x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-2-1-100x300.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-2-1-768x2300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-2-1-513x1536.jpg 513w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-2-1-684x2048.jpg 684w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-2-1-640x1916.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-2-1-scaled.jpg 855w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-3-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0for PDF of infographic 3: Refocusing away from body composition<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11090\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-3-1-116x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"116\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-3-1-116x300.jpg 116w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-3-1-768x1990.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-3-1-593x1536.jpg 593w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-3-1-790x2048.jpg 790w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-3-1-640x1659.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-Info-3-1-scaled.jpg 988w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 116px) 100vw, 116px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-4-female.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0for PDF of infographic 4: Outline of implications when focusing too much on body composition (females)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11086\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-4-female-117x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"117\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-4-female-117x300.jpg 117w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-4-female-768x1976.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-4-female-597x1536.jpg 597w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-4-female-796x2048.jpg 796w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-4-female-640x1646.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-4-female-scaled.jpg 995w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 117px) 100vw, 117px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-5-male.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0for PDF of infographic 5: Outline of implications when focusing too much on body composition (males)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11087\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-5-male-117x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"117\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-5-male-117x300.jpg 117w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-5-male-768x1976.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-5-male-597x1536.jpg 597w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-5-male-796x2048.jpg 796w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-5-male-640x1646.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bjsm\/files\/2024\/05\/BC-5-male-scaled.jpg 995w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 117px) 100vw, 117px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Authors:<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Logue, Danielle; Sport Ireland Institute,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cullen, SarahJane; Dublin City University, School of Health and Human Performance; Sport Ireland Institute\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dolan, Eimear; University of S\u00e3o Paulo, Applied Physiology &amp; Nutrition Research Group\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Browne, Jo-Anne; Sport Ireland Institute\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sutton, Louise ; Leeds Beckett University &#8211; Headingley Campus, Institute for Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Centre for Sport Performance, School of Sport\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">McCarthy, Martina; Sport Ireland Institute\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hayes, Valerie; Sport Ireland Institute\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Macnaughton, Lindsay; Durham University, Department of sports and exercise science\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pereira Vargas, Maria ; Durham University\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Madigan, Sharon; Sport Ireland Institute<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">References<\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li 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J Sports Sci. 2021 Jul;39(14):1555-1564. doi: 10.1080\/02640414.2021.1883312. Epub 2021 Feb 11. PMID: 33573478.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stoyel H, Delderfield R, Shanmuganathan-Felton V, Stoyel A, Serpell L. A Qualitative Exploration of Sport and Social Pressures on Elite Athletes in Relation to Disordered Eating. Front Psychol. 2021 Apr 23;12:633490. doi: 10.3389\/fpsyg.2021.633490. PMID: 33967900; PMCID: PMC8103200<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Logue DM, Mahony L, Corish CA, Tobin D, Doherty R, O&#8217;Higgins G, Madigan SM. Athletes&#8217; and Coaches&#8217; Perceptions of Nutritional Advice: Eating More Food for Health and Performance. Nutrients. 2021 Jun 3;13(6):1925. doi: 10.3390\/nu13061925. 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