Effect of Supplementation of A Multinutrient  Chocolate Bar on Nutritional Status and Athletic  Performance

P. Muhtulakshmi; Dr. M. Sylvia Subapriya

Volume : I, Issue : VII, April - 2012

Effect of Supplementation of A Multinutrient Chocolate Bar on Nutritional Status and Athletic Performance

P. Muhtulakshmi, Dr. M. Sylvia Subapriya

Abstract :

Nutritious, well balanced and conducive diet can enhance the performance of athletes whereas unbalanced diet can equally spoil the performance. Sports nutrition has many modes to enhance performance. Hence the present study was conducted to assess the effect of supplementation of a multinutrient chocolate bar among athletes in YMCA, The College of Physical Education in Chennai. Fifty female athletes (swimmers) were selected and a specially designed interview schedule was given to elicit the background information and performance parameters (muscular strength, flexibility, balance, resting heart rate and blood pressure) of the athletes. A multinutrient chocolate bar was formulated, standardized, analyzed for nutrient content and supplemented to the sub sample of ten athletes (SEG) for three months. Fifteen athletes formed the control groups (SCG). The results showed that there was a significant increase in lean body mass and body mass index of the experimental group. Biochemical profile showed a significant improvement in random blood sugar, serum globulin and blood lactate. Intake in energy, protein, fat, calcium, iron, phosphorous, sodium and potassium were increased in SEG after supplementation. A significant change was observed in flexibility (p<0.01) of the SEG compared to the SCG.