Dietary Protein Preferences of Adolescent Athletes

PepsiCo

Status: Completed

Conditions: Diet Habit

Treatments: Other: Survey

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Industry

Identifiers

NCT06704477

PEP-2310

Details and patient eligibility

About

This is a survey study to gauge the interest of young athletes ages 12-19 in plant-based protein products. The teen competitive athlete is a core target for the Gatorade brand and, as such, understanding their preferences and what drives their choices is vital for the brand's continued growth.

Enrollment: 161 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 12 to 19 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Male and female student-athletes between the ages of 12-19 years
• Athlete must currently participate in a sport at the middle/high school level
• Athlete must be able to speak, write, and read English
• Athlete must own a smartphone with access to internet and text message service (to complete survey)
• Athlete (and parent/guardian, if under 18 years of age) must understand the study procedures and be willing to sign the informed consent form providing consent/assent to participate in the stud

Exclusion criteria

• Athlete must not be employed by, or have a parent, guardian, or other immediate family member employed by a company that manufactures any products that compete with any Gatorade product