Implementation of nutrition care process in Indonesian athletes and its effect on nutritional status and aerobic capacity performance

Mirza Hapsari Sakti Titis Penggalih, . and Zaenal Mutaqqien Sofro, . and Laksono Trisnantoro, . and Edi Nurinda Susila, . and Ernawaty, . and Bayu Rahadian, . and Margono, . and Dadi Sujadi, . and Raden Isnanta, . and Kurnia Mar’atus Solichah, . and Rahadyana Muslichah, . and Naila Alfi Syarifah, . and Veronika Dewi Pratanjani Prasasta, . (2024) Implementation of nutrition care process in Indonesian athletes and its effect on nutritional status and aerobic capacity performance. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition (Malaysia), 30 (2). pp. 231-244. ISSN 1394 – 035X

Introduction: Despite the critical function of a nutritionist, only a few sports training centres for students in Indonesia have one. This study aimed to determine the effect of the nutrition care process (NCP) on athletes’ nutritional status and aerobic capacity performance. Methods: This cohort study was conducted in 2022 (May–August) in four training centres (TC) in Indonesia. Subjects were athletes who have been dwelling in TC for at least three months, excluding those absent for >14 days due to a competition or other commitments during the data collection period. NCP included the assistance of trained sports nutritionists. In total, 114 athletes participated in this study: 90 strength athletes and 24 endurance athletes. The participants were aged 14-19 years old with approximately (mean+SD) 6+2.5 years of experience in specific sports. Results: After three months of NCP, knowledge of nutrition (p=0.013), body fat composition (p<0.001), skinfold thickness scores (p<0.001), and performance (p<0.001) of athletes significantly improved. In spite of good intakes of protein and fat, none of the intakes showed significant changes (p>0.05). Furthermore, improved knowledge of sports nutrition and exercise science had a positive impact on dormitory meal choices. Conclusion: Overall, three months of NCP had a significant effect on athletes’ knowledge of nutrition, body fat composition, skinfold thickness, and also VO₂Max.

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Abstract

Introduction: Despite the critical function of a nutritionist, only a few sports training centres for students in Indonesia have one. This study aimed to determine the effect of the nutrition care process (NCP) on athletes’ nutritional status and aerobic capacity performance. Methods: This cohort study was conducted in 2022 (May–August) in four training centres (TC) in Indonesia. Subjects were athletes who have been dwelling in TC for at least three months, excluding those absent for >14 days due to a competition or other commitments during the data collection period. NCP included the assistance of trained sports nutritionists. In total, 114 athletes participated in this study: 90 strength athletes and 24 endurance athletes. The participants were aged 14-19 years old with approximately (mean+SD) 6+2.5 years of experience in specific sports. Results: After three months of NCP, knowledge of nutrition (p=0.013), body fat composition (p<0.001), skinfold thickness scores (p<0.001), and performance (p<0.001) of athletes significantly improved. In spite of good intakes of protein and fat, none of the intakes showed significant changes (p>0.05). Furthermore, improved knowledge of sports nutrition and exercise science had a positive impact on dormitory meal choices. Conclusion: Overall, three months of NCP had a significant effect on athletes’ knowledge of nutrition, body fat composition, skinfold thickness, and also VO₂Max.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	nutrition
AGROVOC Term:	nutritional status
AGROVOC Term:	sport
AGROVOC Term:	body measurements
AGROVOC Term:	youth
AGROVOC Term:	performance assessment
AGROVOC Term:	human behaviour
AGROVOC Term:	knowledge
Geographical Term:	Indonesia
Uncontrolled Keywords:	athlete, nutrition care process, sports
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	27 Jul 2026 06:27
Last Modified:	27 Jul 2026 06:27
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/4096

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