A Study on Energy Balance among Female & Male Players Engaged in Different Sports Disciplines – Nande et al 1 A Study on Energy Balance among Female & Male Players Engaged in Different Sports Disciplines

The study deals with assessment of energy intake & expenditure of players. Female [N=13] & male [N=46] players, aged 18-22 years, engaged in different sports disciplines were selected. All players were found regularly participating in specific games in which they were involved. Data was collected using questionnaire-cum-interview schedule. Mean ± SD & R values were calculated. Student’s ‘t ’ test was used for comparisons. Irrespective of sex & games, all players were found significantly shorter than the respective standard heights for their age [t = 3.75 for females & 9.52 for males]. Majority of female players were not meeting the standards of weight for height. Based on 24 hour’s dietary recall method, it was found that all players fell short of meeting the recommended dietary allowances [RDAs] for energy, carbohydrates, protein & fat. Total time spent on routine activities [TTSRA] by female players was computed as 1290 minutes/day & TTSRA by male players was found to range between 1260 – 1320 minutes/day. Energy expenditure [EE] reflected a direct relationship with body weight, time spent & type of activities. Highest values for EE on routine activities & EE on sports activities were found to be 1901 & 892 kcal as well as 2027.88 & 1358.78 kcal for female & male players, respectively. Negative energy balance was observed in all players