Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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M.sc in Physiology Sport nutrition, faculty of physical education, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology, Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Professor of exercise physiology. Department of exercise physiology, faculty of physical education and sport science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
10.22089/rws.2025.17659.1052
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of Study was compared macronutrient consumption and body composition of active and inactive female primary school students in Urmia during COVID-19.
Method:In a cross-sectional descriptive study, 323 primary school girls with age between 7-11 years old were randomly clustered selected from schools in Urmia and divided into two healthy active (n=77) and inactive(n=246)groups. First, their general indices and body composition were measured. Active and inactive students had body mass index of 21/13±1/93 and 25/44±2/94 kg/m2, fat percentage was 26/49±7/01% and 30/19±9/22%, respectively. Then, Parents interviewed and completed questionnaires to record student's daily food and physical activity intake for three days.Then, by using Nutrition 4 software, calorie consumption, amount of macronutrients and fiber were calculated. Finally, the data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and t-tests.
Results: Calorie intake and amounts of macronutrients in all three groups of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats were higher in inactive group than in active group(p<0.05). intake of macronutrients compared to (RDA) was lower than inactive 9-11 years old groups(p<0/05). Fiber consumption was higher in the active group than inactive group(p<0/05). Fiber consumption in all groups were higher with compared to (AI)(p<0.05). The water consumption was higher in the active group than the inactive group(p<0.05). The water consumption in all groups was lower compared to(AI)(p<0.05). There was statistically significant difference in weight, height, fat percentage, WHR between the active and inactive groups(p<0.05).
Conclusion: COVID-19 affected student's macronutrients contributions and body composition, requiring special attention to physical activities and diet for age groups
