Adherence
Higher knowledge of macronutrients and positive attitudes toward basic nutrition are significantly associated with lower Body Mass Index (BMI) in student-athletes, whereas nutritional practices do not significantly affect BMI distribution.
For student-athletes, improving your understanding of macronutrients and fostering a positive attitude toward nutrition (like hydration and healthy food) is statistically linked to a healthier BMI, even if your actual daily eating habits aren't perfect. Prioritize education and mindset shifts alongside your training.
It was also revealed that knowledge and attitude significantly influence BMI distribution, while practices do not significantly affect it.
Why this rating
The study uses a descriptive-correlational design with a moderate sample size (N=304), which establishes association but explicitly acknowledges it cannot determine causality.
Source
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) Towards Basic Nutrition Concept: Its effect on the body mass index of student-athlete
Dominic Micua · International Journal of Physical Education Sports and Health · 2023
DOI 10.22271/kheljournal.2023.v10.i4d.3032
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- Higher knowledge of macronutrients is significantly associated with a decrease in BMI, with a beta coefficient of -0.310 and a p-value of 0.005.Moderate
- Attitudes toward basic nutrition have a statistically significant but weak impact on BMI distribution, with a beta coefficient of -0.153 and a p-value of 0.007.Moderate
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