INFLUENCE OF PROPER DIET AND NUTRITION AMONGST UNIVERSITY OF BENIN STUDENT-ATHLETES

ABSTRACT
This study explored the influence of proper nutrition and diet amongst University of
Benin student-athletes. The purpose of the study is to ascertain the influence of proper
nutrition and diet, it health implications on student-athletes as well as ways and measure
through which sports performance can be improved. This study accessed information on
nutrition and diet and it influence on student-athletes. The study was guided by research
objectives, significance and scope and Delimitation. Literature review covered relevant
texts and documents on the research topic.
The researcher adopted the descriptive survey research design. Random sampling
technique was used from the five research questions, 21items were raised in the
questionnaire together with the data for this study. Samples of 324 student-athletes were
taken from University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State.
The test – retest reliability method was used to establish the reliability of the instrument.
The score from both administrations were correlated using the Pearson’s Product –
Moment Correlation (PPMC) to establish its coefficient and the reliability score obtained
was 0.84 which shows that the instrument is highly dependable. Descriptive statistics of
percentage was used to analyze personal data. The results of the study showed that:
proper nutrition and diet influences sports performance and physical fitness.