Abstract / Description
BackgroundSustainable dietary practices are increasingly recognized for their potential relevance to both environmental sustainability and athlete health. However, limited research has examined the relationship between sustainable nutrition behaviors and psychological and physical performance indicators among athletes.ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the associations between sustainable food and diet choices, sports psychology outcomes, and perceived physical performance indicators among physically active individuals.MethodsA quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 physically active participants recruited from sports clubs, university teams, fitness centers, and training groups. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing sustainable dietary practices, psychological outcomes (motivation, mental focus, mood stability, and psychological readiness), and perceived physical outcomes (energy level, recovery quality, fatigue control, and perceived performance). Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were performed to evaluate associations among study variables.ResultsParticipants reported moderate-to-high levels of sustainable dietary practices (mean = 3.76 ± 0.61). Sustainable diet choices were positively associated with sports psychology outcomes (r = 0.52, p