Assessing the difference Concerning Junk Food Consumption and Menstrual Health among Female Student-Athletes verses Student Non-Athletes in the University Setting
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22255442 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Malka Nawaz (Government College University, Lahore, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Publication date | 2023-09-30 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | PAKISTAN LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES REVIEW (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2708-6453 • E-ISSN: 2708-6461 |
| Publisher | Pakistan Social Sciences Research Institute (PSSRI) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.47205/plhr.2023(7-iii)01 |
| OpenAlex | W4386549797 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 6 |
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
Athletes · Environmental health · Junk food · Menstrual cycle · Menstruation · Obesity · Physical therapy · Significant difference · Medicine · Menstrual Health and Disorders · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.67 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |