Authors : Prajakta Jayant Nande
Page Nos : 47-58
Description :
This research was undertaken to assess micronutrient status of female players
engaged in volleyball, basketball & badminton. For this purpose, total 60
university &/state level female players (18-22 yrs) were selected. Height & weight
of players were measured. Nutrient intake of players was calculated based on 24
hour’s dietary recall method. Hemoglobin level was estimated. VO2max of players
was calculated. Players were found shorter & lighter than the standards for height
& weight. Irrespective of sports, mean daily intake of players for energy, thiamine,
riboflavin, iron & calcium was found to be less than recommended dietary
allowances (RDAs). In contrast, mean daily intake of players for carotene, vitamin
C & phosphorus was found to be more than RDAs (p<0.01). Mean hemoglobin
level of players ranged between 11.10±1.96 to 11.50±1.50 g/dL. Aerobic work
capacity of players was rated as ‘superior’ with mean VO2max values ranged
between 43.49±4.89 to 46.62±4.98 ml/kg/min. Poor micro nutrient intake of
players could possibly be attributed to the skipping of meals as well as
training/college schedule of players.
