Parental Nutrition Education on the Performance and Body Composition of Young Basketball Players

NCT07344870 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: GO 2023/2061919B012306151
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study investigates the impact of a structured, short-term parental nutrition education program on the body composition, athletic performance, and dietary habits of young basketball players aged 8-13 years. Adolescence represents a critical window for physical growth and athletic development, yet many young athletes fail to meet nutritional recommendations. Given that parents are the primary food providers and decision-makers for children in this age group, their nutritional literacy is hypothesized to directly influence the athlete's diet and physical development. The intervention consists of a 4-week nutrition education program provided to parents. The study utilizes a single-group pre-post design to evaluate changes in the athletes' Lean Body Mass (LBM), body fat percentage, athletic performance (encompassing vertical jump, sprint speed, and flexibility), and daily macronutrient intake (protein and carbohydrate) from baseline to post-intervention.

Conditions

Body Composition; Adolescent; Healthy Diet; Nutritional Status; Athletic Performance

Keywords

Young players; physical performance; anthropometric measurement; nutrition education; parental involvement; dietary assessment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Lean Body Mass

  Body composition was assessed using a Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) device (Tanita MC-780) under standardized fasting conditions. The outcome measures the change in lean body mass (kg) from baseline to the end of the intervention

  Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 4).

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Change in Athletic Performance Parameters

  Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 4).

• Change in Athletic Performance Parameters-2

  Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 4)

• Change in Athletic Performance Parameters-3

  Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 4)

• Change in Daily Dietary Intake-1

  Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 4).

• Change in Daily Dietary Intake-2

  Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 4).

Study Arms (1)

Parental Nutrition Education Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm are young basketball players whose parents received a structured 4-week nutrition education program. The intervention included weekly 45-minute face-to-face seminars and printed educational materials covering macronutrients, hydration, and meal timing.

Behavioral: Parental Nutrition Education Program

Interventions

Parental Nutrition Education Program BEHAVIORAL

All participants were assigned to a single intervention arm receiving the parental nutrition education program. Efficacy was evaluated by comparing baseline (pre-intervention) measurements with post-intervention measurements (4 weeks later) within the same subjects.

Parental Nutrition Education Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 8 Years - 13 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Boy and girl basketball players aged 8 to 13 years.
• The youth basketball team must include active licensed players.
• The candidate must maintain regular attendance at training sessions (at least 3 days per week).
• Parents must be willing to participate in the education program and provide written informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

• Diagnosed with chronic metabolic or hormonal diseases.
• Musculoskeletal injuries within the last 3 months.
• Use of medications or supplements affecting metabolism.
• Failure to maintain regular training attendance.
• Parents withdrawing consent during the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Burdur, Burdur, 15030, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (4)

• American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2002

  RESULT

• Keser A, Binnetoğlu FK, Asil E, Babaoglu K. Comparison of food consumption and nutritional statuses of athletic adolescents. Anthropologist. 2016;25(1-2):60-69. doi:10.1080/09720073.2016.11892089

  RESULT

• Dener B. Voleybol oyuncularının beslenme bilgi düzeyi ile beslenme durumunun değerlendirilmesi ve beslenme eğitiminin etkisi [master's thesis]. Ankara: Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü; 2018

  RESULT

• Torres-McGehee TM, Pritchett KL, Zippel D, Minton DM, Cellamare A, Sibilia M. Sports nutrition knowledge among collegiate athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning specialists. J Athl Train. 2012 Mar-Apr;47(2):205-11. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-47.2.205.

  PMID: 22488287 RESULT

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: All participants were assigned to a single intervention arm receiving the parental nutrition education program. Efficacy was evaluated by comparing baseline (pre-intervention) measurements with post-intervention measurements (4 weeks later) within the same subjects.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 9, 2025
• First Posted: January 15, 2026
• Study Start: May 5, 2023
• Primary Completion: May 15, 2023
• Study Completion: July 30, 2023
• Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF
• Time Frame: Beginning 3 months and ending 5 years following article publication
• Access Criteria: Researchers who provide a methodologically sound proposal.

Locations

TU (1)