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Journal of Food Science and Nutrition | Volume 2
December 09-10, 2019 | Dubai, UAE
Nutrition, Food Science and Technology
8
th
International Conference on
J Food Sci Nutr, Volume:2
Dietary assessment and education improve body composition and diet in NCAA
female volleyball players
Rachel Telschow
Sodexo, North America
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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
compositionwereassessed, and resultswere 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.
e
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racheltelschow@gmail.com