Dietary patterns and nutritional status in soccer athletes: A cross-sectional study from an ergonomic perspective
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Cross-sectional study, dietary patterns, ergonomics, nutritional status, soccer athletesAbstract
Background: Normal nutritional status has been established as one of the principal determinants in an athlete's performance. Dietary quality plays a critical role in optimizing athletes' physical fitness and performance outcomes. Objective: To examine the associations between dietary patterns on the MacPersona System and nutritional status of soccer players (energy, protein, et cetera, fat, and carbohydrates). Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted involving 21 soccer players (total sampling). Dietary patterns were assessed using a validated Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ). Nutritional status was measured using Body Mass Index(BMI) based on anthropometric data. The chi-square test was used for statistical analysis (SPSS version 26). A95% confidenceinterval was applied. Result: 71.4% of athletes had normal nutritional status. The Chi-square test revealed significant associations between nutritional status and energy intake (p = 0.014), protein intake (p = 0.046), fat intake (p = 0.002), and carbohydrate intake (p = 0.006). Athletes with normal nutritional status consistently showed good macronutrient intake (80%–93.3%), while those with abnormal status predominantly had poor intake (>80% for all macronutrients). Conclusion: Balanced and adequate macronutrient intake is significantly associated with normal nutritional status in soccer athletes. These findings emphasize the need for holistic, ergonomically designed nutritional interventions integrated into training programs to optimize performance and long-term health.
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