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Food Science 2019

November 11-12, 2019

Food Science and Technology

November 11-12, 2019 | London, UK

3

rd

International Conference on

Volume 3

Applied Food Science Journal

Appl Food Sci J. | Volume 3

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

players

Rachel Telschow

Sodexo, USA

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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 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.