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Effect of a Nutritional Education Intervention on Sports Nutrition Knowledge, Dietary Intake, and Body Composition in Female Athletes: A Pilot Study

Veloso-Pulgar, Macarena, Farran-Codina, Andreu·2025·Nutrients
DOI 10.3390/nu17152560
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Background/Objectives: Studies have reported that female athletes often exhibit low levels of nutritional knowledge and inadequate dietary intake to meet their nutritional needs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a nutritional education intervention on nutrition knowledge, dietary intake, and body composition in female handball players (n = 45; age, 17.6 ± 2.1 years). Methods: A quasi-experimental intervention design was implemented, consisting of a 3-week educational program delivered through six in-person sessions led by a registered dietitian. Nutrition knowledge, dietary intake, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and anthropometric and body composition measurements were assessed. Results: Nutrition knowledge levels were significantly higher both immediately post-intervention and three months later compared to baseline (p < 0.05, ES > 0.8). A total of 36 participants completed a 3-day dietary record at baseline and at follow-up. Initial assessments revealed insufficient energy (31 kcal/kg/day) and carbohydrate intake (3.0 g/kg/day) and a high intake of total fats (1.4 g/kg/day). During follow-up, a significant decrease in the consumption of foods rich in sugar was observed (p = 0.0272). A total of 82.2% of the players needed to improve their adherence to the Mediterranean diet. No significant changes were found in Mediterranean diet adherence or body composition following the intervention. Conclusions: The nutritional education intervention significantly improved athletes’ nutritional knowledge and significantly decreased their consumption of sugary foods; however, further studies are needed to evaluate its impact on dietary intake and body composition, considering the study’s limitations.

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Authors
Veloso-Pulgar, M., & Farran-Codina, A.
Affiliations
Departament de Nutrició, Ciències dels Aliments i Gastronomia, Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l’Alimentació, Universitat de Barcelona, 08921 Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Spain
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Nutrients
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MDPI AG
Published
2025-08-05
Volume
17
Issue
15
Pages
2560
ISSN
2072-6643
DOI
10.3390/nu17152560
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en
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creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (vor)
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  • National Agency for Research and Development (ANID)/Scholarship Program/Doctorado Becas Chile (2022-72220321, 2021SGR/01190)
  • Government of Catalonia through the AGAUR SGR program for Consolidated Research Groups (GRAFAiS, Generalitat de Catalunya 2021SGR/01190) (2022-72220321, 2021SGR/01190)

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