Assessment of Nutritional Status and Awareness among Egyptian Male Students in the Faculty of Physical Education

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1 Nutrition and Food Science Dept., Faculty of Home Economics, Helwan University

2 Department of Individual Sports Training - Faculty of Physical Education - Boys - Helwan University

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Sabreen TME Hind
Email: sabreen.tariq@heco.helwan.edu.eg
sabreentarek010@gmail.com
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 Received: 12 June 2025
Accepted: 2 July 2025
Published: 7 July 2025
Citation:
Ameen AA; Kamel AS; Hind STME (2025): Assessment of Nutritional Status and Awareness among Egyptian Male Students in the Faculty of Physical Education, BNNI, (65), 171-195. doi:10.21608/bnni.2025.441022
Maintaining good health, preventing disease, and performing well in sports all depend on proper diet and awareness. During four academic years, 200 Egyptian male students from the Faculty of Physical Education had their nutritional status, dietary intake, and nutritional knowledge assessed. Energy, macronutrient, and micronutrient intake increased significantly in higher classes, according to the study, which used anthropometric measures, 24-hour meal recalls, and a nutrition awareness questionnaire. Additionally, awareness of nutrition increased, particularly in areas like supplements, healthy eating, and anemia. Early-year kids showed limited awareness and insufficient nutrient intake despite these advancements. Its limits in evaluating nutritional health in this athletic population were highlighted by the fact that BMI values did not significantly correlate with nutrient intake or awareness scores, nor did they indicate any significant changes between classes. The study suggests using more accurate body composition techniques for better health assessment and emphasizes the necessity of improved dietary education included in physical education programs.

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