Kabaddi is an emerging sport in India that has gained immense importance after the victory at Asian games. The adolescent Kabaddi players are at their growth spurt, thus nutritional requirements are at peak. Thus, a cross sectional study was designed to explore the determinants of sports nutrition Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) among adolescent Kabaddi players (n=156) at Sports Authority of India, Gandhinagar. The Mean±SD scores of knowledge, attitude and practice were 5±1.7, 5±1.6 and 5.1±1.5, respectively. Coaches imparted nutrition information to most of the players (76.3%). Knowledge scores were significantly correlated to practice (P=0.004). The females and rural residents had significantly higher nutrition knowledge and practice than males and urban players, respectively. Older adolescents, and players with secondary and above education had better attitude scores. Multivariate analysis showed that mother’s educational status predicted the knowledge scores (P=0.01) and inversely practice scores (P=0.02). The study underscores the need for nutrition education to players that would translate to healthier food choices and better sports performance.

Background: India is experiencing a rapid health transition with a rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and inappropriate lifestyle is the most remarkable risk factor associated to NCDs. Aims & Objectives: To assess the prevalence of NCDs and their association with physical activity among urban elderly. Material and methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 112 geriatric population (?60 years) in cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The data on medical history, lifestyle, diet and physical activity was obtained using a pre-tested questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements such as weight, height and waist circumference were measured. Intravenous blood samples were collected to estimate the biochemical parameters. Result:  About 64.3 % of elderly have been practicing physical activity i.e. predominantly walking, while 35.7% were sedentary. The prevalence of hypertension (87.5%), diabetes (65.3%), central obesity (77.8%) and metabolic syndrome (59.7%) was higher among walkers as compared to non-walkers and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was significantly (p<0.005) high among the elderly suffering from Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVDs). Conclusion: In general, the prevalence of non-communicable diseases was high among urban geriatric population. Therefore, primordial and primary preventive measures should be adopted during adolescence and early adulthood for the prevention and control of NCDs.

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