Assessing the difference Concerning Junk Food Consumption and Menstrual Health among Female Student-Athletes verses Student Non-Athletes in the University Setting

Authors

  • Malka Nawaz M.Sc. Physical Education & Sports Sciences student at Government College University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Dr. Asif Ali Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Anam Nawaz M.Phil. Department of Chemistry, Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2023(7-III)01

Keywords:

Female Athletes, Junk Food, Menstruation, Non-Athletes, Public Universities

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to find out difference concerning junk food consumption and menstrual health among female student’s athlete verses non-athlete’s in the university setting in Lahore, Pakistan. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 340 girls, 170 athletes and 170 non-athletes ages between 18-25 years. Data collection Tools utilized for this study included demographic information, menstrual health and junk food consumption. The Statistical analysis was carried out by using independent T-Test. Results revealed that irregular menstrual cycle and pre-menstrual symptoms were significantly higher in non-athletes as compared to athletes and junk food consumption like carbonated drinks and refined grains were significantly higher in athletes than non-athletes. This study contributes to the understanding of menstruation and junk food consumption in a university setting. These findings may help professionals to formulate appropriate intervention strategies to counter menstrual problems and eating habits among female athletes and non-athletes in universities.

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Published

2023-07-12

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How to Cite

Nawaz, M., Ali, A., & Nawaz, A. (2023). Assessing the difference Concerning Junk Food Consumption and Menstrual Health among Female Student-Athletes verses Student Non-Athletes in the University Setting. Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review, 7(3), 01–11. https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2023(7-III)01

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