International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education 2016; 1(2): 231-233

ISSN: 2456-0057
IJPNPE 2016; 1(2): 231-233
© 2016 IJPESH Dietary patterns of inter-university level players of
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Received: 21-12-2015 Kashmir University
Accepted: 20-03-2016

Dr. Surjeet Singh Dr. Surjeet Singh

Assistant Professor, Directorate
of Physical Education & Sports
University of Kashmir, Jammu Abstract
and Kashmir, India Introduction: The nutritional status of athletes may differ widely with respect to the ideal pattern of a
healthy and adequately nourished. Performance in different sports depends on the variety of Factors,
especially the nutritional and physical status of the Participants.
Methodology: The study was conducted on 100 active players of Kashmir University who participated in
inter college tournament in year 2015 and secured first position in team/ individual sports. These athletes
were selected to participate in inter-university competition. The subjects were selected from 5 games that
was Kabbadi, volleyball, football, badminton and cricket. To compare the dietary patterns of players, 3
day diet Performa was used and to measure body composition BMI was used.
Result: after data collection it was statistically analyzed which shows that the footballer s takes more
calories than other groups of while as badminton consumed least calories. Significant difference was
found between footballers with badminton volleyball players, it is assumed that Energy intake depends
upon the duration of activity and intensity of exercise. High duration exercise needs high intake of
energy.

Keywords: Dietary pattern, nutrition, calories

Introduction
The Nutritional status of an individual is significantly affected by age, sex and physique
(Parizkova 1959, 1961 1963, 1968, Astrand 1970, Forbes and Reina 1970, Ferbes 1978). It is
generally accepted that the evaluation of the nutritional status of Individuals or population can
provide an objective standard for the assessment of the adequacy of dietary intakes Anon
(1980). However, the available standard (ICMR 1984) of reference for the evaluation of the
nutritional status in relation to age, sex and height seem to be inadequate. When applied to
athletes participating in the different sports activities. The major variations in the energy needs
of different individuals of same age. Sex and body weight are the due to differences in
physical activity patterns. In sportsmen this factor is more important as there is wide variation
in the energy needs between individuals due to different sports activities.
The nutritional status of athletes may differ widely with respect to the ideal pattern of a healthy
and adequately nourished individual because of a number of factors related to the sports to the
anthropometric. Characteristics peculiar to and conditioning for the performance of a specific
sport and to the adaptive changes induced by training. To achieve the best performance from a
functional and biomechanical point of view, the relationship between the fat free mass and the
fat mass of the athletes for example, can undergo remarkable variations. (Depending on the
anthropometric characteristics required in specific sports). As a very general rules, the ideal
athlete is represented by low ponder index, low fat percentage and relative muscular
hypertrophy Chandrasekhar 1988. However, there are certain exceptions to this rough rule.
Middle and Long Distance Runners, for example have relatively a greater height and lesser
weight Chen, J.D. 1998 on the average and an evaluation of their nutritional status would
Correspondence classify them as under nourished and as having a delicate constitution. (Ferro-Luzzi and
Dr. Surjeet Singh Venerando 1978).
Assistant Professor, Directorate
of Physical Education & Sports Methodology
University of Kashmir, Jammu
and Kashmir, India
100 active players of Kashmir University who participated in inter college tournament in the
year 2015 and secured first position in team/individual sports were selected as subjects.
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The subjects were divided into 5 groups with 20 players in data was analyzed and had been processed with the help of
each that was kabbadi, volleyball, Football, Badminton and statistical measurements. The find out comparison of dietary
Cricket. patterns of different players descriptive statistic was used
Food Questionnaire johns 1984 will be used the method further ANOVA was also applied. The level of significance
comprise will be comprised of a table in which the subject will was set at 0.05 level of confidence.
record what he will taken in diet for three consecutive days.
From the food intake data for three alternate days of the week, Table 1: Mean and S.D. value of Calorie intake of different players
the average food intake/day is calculated. Gopalan C 1981 For Group Mean S.D.
the analysis of food intake data, the volume of cups and Volleyball 5043 82.87
glasses, weight of curry, rice and weight of various types of Badminton 4570 81.24
bread are to be determined. ICMR. 1981Protein, fat and Cricket 4840 511
carbohydrate of the average daily food intake of the Kabbadi 5449 108
individuals will be determined by using food composition Football 5225 188
tables (Goplan et al., 1981; Khattak, 2002). The daily energy
intake of the individuals is calculated by multiplying the daily The finding shows that mean and S.D. of calorie intake for
average grams of protein, carbohydrate and fat intake with 4, 4 Volleyball, Badminton, cricket kabbadi and football were
and 9 respectively to measure body composition BMI was 5045, 4570, 4840, 5449 and 5225 respectively. The results
applied. shows kabbadi player consumes more calories as compare to
others groups result also shows badminton consume least
Statistical Consideration calories. To check significant difference ANOVA test was
To obtain valuable results and further interpretations of study applied

Fig 1: Graphical representation of calories intake

Table 2: Analysis of variance (ANOVA) of players of different games

Sum of Squares df Mean Square F Sig.
Between Groups 1.2956 4 647270.902
Diet Intake Within Groups 4.2587 95 71326.547 9.075 .000
Total 4.3887 599

To find interaction within and between groups, Analysis of difference in diet intake of school of players. Further Scheffe’s
variance was applied. The calculated F-Value (9.075) was Post Hoc was applied to find out the significant in the diet
higher than the tabulated value of 2.99 at 0.05 level and hence intake of players. The result of post hoc has been presented in
it was significant at 0.05. Therefore, there was significant table 3.

Table 3: Post-hoc Comparison of Means of all groups in relation to dietary intake

Groups Groups Mean Difference
Kabbadi -93.300*
Volleyball -78.12
Footballer
Badminton -101.045*
Cricket 96.12
Volleyball -93.300*
Kabbadi Badminton -109.045*
Cricket -107.045*
Badminton -9.745
Volley ball
Cricket -87.045*
Badminton Cricket -103.045*

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Post hoc test shows that there were significant difference in 13. Nutrition and Physical Fitness - A statement by the Am.
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kabbadi and Badminton players Malhotra, N.S 1981 There was
significant difference between kabbadi and cricket players.
Significant difference was alos found between Badminton and
cricket players as shown in the table.

Results
 There was significant difference observed between
footballer and Badminton.
 There was significant difference observed between
kabbadi and badminton player.
 There was no significant difference observed between
kabbadi and cricket.
 There was significant difference observed between
badminton and cricket players.

Discussion
The mean value of badminton indicates that they consume less
energy as compare to other sports may be due to less
expenditure of energy. Kabbadi player intake highy calaroies
diet as compare to other may be due to more exertion during
practice and to increase their body.

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