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Aim <p>Nutrition is a key factor in sport performance. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of sports-based nutrition education on the dietary behaviors (e.g., food preference and timing) and anthropometric measurements (height, weight, waist and thigh circumference) of adolescent male soccer players. It was hypothesized that education would support sustainable healthy eating habits and appropriate body measurements.</p> Materials and Methods <p>The study is a one-group, pretest–posttest, quasi-experimental educational intervention study. It was conducted with male players at a soccer school in Turkey. The sample, initially consisting of 100 adolescents, was completed with 59 participants due to participant leaving, injury, and non-attendance. Adolescent soccer players were given a 6-week nutrition education on adequate, balanced and sustainable nutrition. Before and after education, “Eating Habits Questionnaire for Adolescents” was applied and anthropometric measurements were made. Descriptive statistical tests and Pearson Chi-square test, Mann Whitney-U test, Paired Samples T test and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test were used for pre- and post- education variables. Significance was evaluated as <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05 at 95% confidence interval.</p> Results <p>The adolescents were between 10 and 15&#xa0;years old (Mean ± Sd = 12.4 ± 1.44). The mean score on the eating habits questionnaire increased significantly from 104.5 (SD = 115.3) to 119.8 (SD = 10.5; <i>p</i> = 0.000). Even though anthropometric measurements before and after the intervention were within the normal range, there were statistically significant differences between body weight (<i>p</i> = 0.000), waist circumference (<i>p</i> = 0.032), hip circumference (<i>p</i> = 0.028) and body mass index (<i>p</i> = 0.000) before and after the education.</p> Conclusion <p>Sports-based nutrition education positively influenced the eating habits of young soccer players. To support performance and healthy growth, it is important that these programs are provided by experts, in a sustainable and personalized manner, with the participation of players, families and coaches. Nutrition education has been shown to be effective, but studies with control groups and long-term follow-up are needed.</p>

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The effect of sports-based nutrition education on dietary habits and anthropometric measurements of adolescent male soccer players

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    2026年1月18日

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  • Aysegul Simsek,
  • Mutlu Tuce Ulker,
  • Alp Koray Kaya,
  • Alperen Aksu,
  • Alperen Kurtulus,
  • Duygu Temiz

摘要

Aim

Nutrition is a key factor in sport performance. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of sports-based nutrition education on the dietary behaviors (e.g., food preference and timing) and anthropometric measurements (height, weight, waist and thigh circumference) of adolescent male soccer players. It was hypothesized that education would support sustainable healthy eating habits and appropriate body measurements.

Materials and Methods

The study is a one-group, pretest–posttest, quasi-experimental educational intervention study. It was conducted with male players at a soccer school in Turkey. The sample, initially consisting of 100 adolescents, was completed with 59 participants due to participant leaving, injury, and non-attendance. Adolescent soccer players were given a 6-week nutrition education on adequate, balanced and sustainable nutrition. Before and after education, “Eating Habits Questionnaire for Adolescents” was applied and anthropometric measurements were made. Descriptive statistical tests and Pearson Chi-square test, Mann Whitney-U test, Paired Samples T test and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test were used for pre- and post- education variables. Significance was evaluated as p < 0.05 at 95% confidence interval.

Results

The adolescents were between 10 and 15 years old (Mean ± Sd = 12.4 ± 1.44). The mean score on the eating habits questionnaire increased significantly from 104.5 (SD = 115.3) to 119.8 (SD = 10.5; p = 0.000). Even though anthropometric measurements before and after the intervention were within the normal range, there were statistically significant differences between body weight (p = 0.000), waist circumference (p = 0.032), hip circumference (p = 0.028) and body mass index (p = 0.000) before and after the education.

Conclusion

Sports-based nutrition education positively influenced the eating habits of young soccer players. To support performance and healthy growth, it is important that these programs are provided by experts, in a sustainable and personalized manner, with the participation of players, families and coaches. Nutrition education has been shown to be effective, but studies with control groups and long-term follow-up are needed.