Comparison of Dietary Habits and Sedentary Behaviors in Kuwaiti Swimmers and Water Polo College Students during Pre-Season: A Cross-Sectional Study
| المصدر: | مجلة بني سويف لعلوم التربية البدنية والرياضية |
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| الناشر: | جامعة بني سويف - كلية التربية الرياضية |
| المؤلف الرئيسي: | Alkatan, Mohammed (Author) |
| مؤلفين آخرين: | Aljaser, Taha Abdulrahman (Co-Author) |
| المجلد/العدد: | مج7, ع13 |
| محكمة: | نعم |
| الدولة: |
مصر |
| التاريخ الميلادي: |
2024
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| الشهر: | مارس |
| الصفحات: | 52 - 60 |
| ISSN: |
2536-9881 |
| رقم MD: | 1471468 |
| نوع المحتوى: | بحوث ومقالات |
| اللغة: | الإنجليزية |
| قواعد المعلومات: | EduSearch |
| مواضيع: | |
| كلمات المؤلف المفتاحية: |
College Students | Dietary Habits | Swimming | Water Polo | Sedentary Behaviors
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| رابط المحتوى: |
عدد مرات التحميل
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| المستخلص: |
Introduction: There are a very limited studies which examined the dietary habits and sedentary behaviors among Kuwaiti college age student athletes. Therefore, the purpose of the current study is to assess the dietary habits, and sedentary behaviors in a group of Kuwaiti male swimmers and water polo players. Methods: A cross‑sectional study was conducted on two groups Swimmers (n =26) and water polo playies (n =23) from the college of Basic Education. Weight, height, sedentary behaviors, and dietary habits were all assessed using a previously validated questionnaire. Results: water polo players were significantly had higher BMI value than swimmers (27.2 ± 3.4 vs. 26.3 ± 4.5 respectively; (p = 0.0002). Moreover, water polo players consumed significantly more fast food intake per week than swimmers (3.27 ±0.14 Vs. 2.75 ±0.13, respectively; (p= <0.008) and French fries/potato chips (2.73 ±0.14) Vs. 5.97 ±0.14), respectively; (p= <0.001). In addition, water polo players consumed significantly more Cake, donut or biscuits per week than swimmers (2.59 ±0.15 Vs. 5.38 ±0.14), respectively; (p= <0.001). finally, water polo players consumed significantly more Sweets or chocolates per week than swimmers (3.26 ±0.16 Vs. 4.90 ±0.15), respectively; (p= <0.001). Conclusions: Coaches, conditioners, and nutritionists could use this information to better understand the dietary habits of their athletes as well as to education the athletes and their parents about optimal nutrition. All athletes should consume adequate fruits and vegetables to obtained micronutrients and antioxidant which increase health and body functions. |
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| ISSN: |
2536-9881 |
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