Nutritional status and adequacy of disabled athletes from Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to determine the level of nutritional status of athletes with disabilities in Indonesia. Good nutritional intake will also help repair or replace damaged body cells. The right food choices will help optimize energy and help athletes recover after competing. The subjects in this study were Indonesian athletes with disabilities who are members of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Team of 90 people in several sports, including track and field swimming, table tennis, badminton, shooting, chess, archery, wheelchair tennis, table tennis, judo blind, and boccia. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with a purposive sampling technique. The data collection technique was through a Google Form questionnaire distributed directly to athletes. In contrast, blind athletes who needed to fill in were assisted when filling out the questionnaire. An overview of nutritional status was obtained by calculating BMI (Body Mass Index) by measuring height and weight. In contrast, nutritional intake was determined by a nutritional intake questionnaire for the last 30 days, questions about energy intake, protein intake, fat, carbohydrate and fluid intake. Through this research, data was obtained, which showed that the majority of athletes with disabilities in DKI Jakarta who had a thin nutritional status were 13. Fifty-one people have normal nutritional status. While the healthy rate of obesity (13 people) and obesity (11 people). Most athletes have a level of adequacy of energy intake deficits. The level of Carbohydrate intake is mostly deficits, The level of fat intake is mostly excessive, and The level of protein intake is primarily excessive. And fluid intake in athletes is a minimum of 1000 ml/day and a maximum of 8000 ml/day.