Appropriate nutrition guidelines for basketball players.

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to 1. To explore the personal factors of basketball players and 2. To propose guidelines for nutrition management for basketball athletes This was a qualitative and quantitative research The population used in the research was 100 Singha Phra Nang basketball players and the target group was 30 people from Purposive Sampling. Including questionnaires and observations The obtained data were analyzed for frequency, percentage, mean and calculation program. Daily energy consumption rate, energy metabolism that varies with activity performed. The research results showed that 1) personal factors of male and female basketball players. Age between 19 - 35 years and work in private and private business. Data analysis of daily basketball practice sessions All athletes have a training period of 3 - 5 days per week. The training intensity is moderate and 2) nutrition for basketball players. Male athletes their energy needs are dependent on their growth rate. Energy consumption in activities is high. Focus on carbohydrate foods as a source of fuel for your body. In working-age male athletes and entering the elderly with full growth, consumption behavior must be considered. Have lower energy requirements and metabolic rate Avoid spicy food. And should be food that is easy to chew As for female athletes, the metabolism and labor required for their activities differ from that of male athletes. Have a high demand for nutrients that contain iron And in female athletes, working age and entering old age Must take into account dietary behavior as well There are certain nutrients that the athlete's body needs to add are minerals and vitamins. Focus on foods that contain a variety of green leafy vegetables.