Impact of Nutrition Communication Package on Basic Nutrition Knowledge of Adolescent Football Players.

Priyam Ahuja; Dr. Vandana Bharti

Volume : IV, Issue : II, February - 2015

Impact of Nutrition Communication Package on Basic Nutrition Knowledge of Adolescent Football Players.

Priyam Ahuja, Dr. Vandana Bharti

Abstract :

The sports players often lack the nutrition knowledge to make wise dietary choices. This study was formulated to assess the impact of nutrition communication package on basic nutrition knowledge of football players. 320 football players were selected from various football associations across Mumbai and Indore using purposive sampling method. The mean age of subjects was 15.5+0.5 years. The players were then randomly divided into equal experimental and control group. Their knowledge was assessed using a questionnaire. Based on the gaps in nutrition knowledge, a nutrition communication package was formulated and imparted to the experimental group, control group did not receive nutrition education. At baseline, percentage mean score of experimental group (EG) and control group (CG) was observed to be low; 38.50% and 39% resp. The percentage mean score of experimental group post nutrition education increased significantly to 88.63% while CG showcased no change in knowledge. The difference in means of the experimental group at baseline and post intervention was significant at p<0.01. Nutrition Communication Package had a positive impact on the nutrition knowledge of football players and can be considered as an ideal training material for Football players.