Author(s): Dr. Surjeet Singh

Abstract:
Introduction: The nutritional status of athletes may differ widely with respect to the ideal pattern of a healthy and adequately nourished. Performance in different sports depends on the variety of Factors, especially the nutritional and physical status of the Participants. Methodology: The study was conducted on 100 active players of Kashmir University who participated in inter college tournament in year 2015 and secured first position in team/ individual sports. These athletes were selected to participate in inter-university competition. The subjects were selected from 5 games that was Kabbadi, volleyball, football, badminton and cricket. To compare the dietary patterns of players, 3 day diet Performa was used and to measure body composition BMI was used. Result: after data collection it was statistically analyzed which shows that the footballer s takes more calories than other groups of while as badminton consumed least calories. Significant difference was found between footballers with badminton volleyball players, it is assumed that Energy intake depends upon the duration of activity and intensity of exercise. High duration exercise needs high intake of energy.

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