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Nov 22-23, 2018 | Paris, France

Joint Event

Nutrition and Health

International Conference on

Diabetes and Endocrinology

Journal of Insights in Nutrition and Metabolism | Volume 2

Dietary assessment and education improve body composition and diet in NCAA female volleyball players

Rachel Telschow

Sodexo, North America

ntercollegiate volleyball is a powerful sport that consists

of two to three-hour matches; therefore, optimal physical

condition is critical for top performance. This study assessed

nutrition and anthropometric parameters at the start and

conclusion of both the spring 2009 (no intervention and

spring 2010 (intervention off-seasons as well as additional

measurements four months after the intervention. The

subjects’ body composition, total energy, carbohydrate

and protein needs were calculated and intakes were

assessed. The intervention consisted of monthly individual

nutrition counseling sessions based on analysis of intake

from three-day food records. Food records were analyzed

using Nutrient Data Systems for Research software verified

by interview. Dependent T-tests were conducted on

anthropometric and dietary measurements. The results

revealed that during the 2009 off-season, there were no

significant change in any parameters and 89% of subjects

were not within recommended anthropometric and dietary

guidelines. During 2010, body composition significantly

decreased to optimal levels for the sport. In addition, energy

and macronutrient intake significantly improved toward

recommended guidelines. Four months later, the subjects’

intakes and body composition were assessed and results

were compared to the spring 2010 results with no significant

changes. These results indicate the providing nutrition

assessment and intervention plays a critical role in physical

conditioning of athletes.