Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate the dietary intake in male college students between non-Physical Education (PE) and PE major and to reveal the characteristics of dietary intake in physical education students. 32 male students voluntarily participated in this study, 16 were non-PE major students and 16 physical education major. Their dietary intake of 3 days were recorded. The conclusion revealed that the total energy intake of PE Major students was insufficient and and carbohydrate, protein and fat disproportionate and it appeared the excessive fat intake and the carbohydrate intake inadequate; vegetables and fruits, milk and dairy intake of PE major students were insufficient and most micro-nutrients of PE majors students were significantly lower than the recommended amount, vitamin including vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin C and minerals including Ca and Cu.

Keywords:

Characteristics analysis, college student, dietary intake, nutrients,

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