Manuscript Title:

DIETARY HABITS, BODY MASS INDEX, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS OF ATHLETES: A BASIS FOR PROPOSED TRACK AND FIELD PROGRAM

Author:

NOEL L. DOMINADO

DOI Number:

DOI:10.17605/OSF.IO/XNERB

Published : 2021-12-25

About the author(s)

1. NOEL L. DOMINADO - DepEd-Senior High School in Magalang Stand Alone 2 City of San Fernando, Pampanga. PHILIPPINES & Visiting Professor at Don Honorio Ventura State University Graduate Studies.

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Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the possible relationship among dietary habits, body mass index, and physical fitness of athletes. To achieve the purpose of the study, the descriptive-correlational research design was used. Fifty-four athletes from the Province of Pampanga who competed in the Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) in the School Year 2019-2020 served as respondents of the study. Results revealed that dietary and body mass index have significant relationship to the physical fitness of the athletes. Based on the findings, it is suggested that a continuous dietary awareness program should be implemented, unfit athletes should be closely monitored, and coaches and trainers should design and implement effective health and skills related programs for the athletes’ welfare.


Keywords

Body Mass Index; Correlation; Dietary Habits; Physical Fitness; Student Athletes