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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Aguilo, Antoni author Lozano, Leticia author Tauler, Pedro author Nafría, Mar author Colom, Miquel author Martinez, Sonia author 2021-05 Adolescent high-performance gymnasts are considered to be at risk for low energy intake. The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of implementing a nutritional education program during the sports season on the nutritional status and nutrition knowledge of the female artistic gymnasts from the Technification Center of the Balearic Islands (n = 24; age, 14.1 +/- 2.3 years). A quasi-experimental intervention design was applied, which consisted of implementing a nutritional education program of seven sessions given during eight months. Measurements of nutritional intake, nutrition knowledge, and anthropometric parameters, as well as hematological and biochemical blood parameters, were performed. Gymnasts reported low energy and carbohydrate intakes, with significant increases during the study (energy, 28.3 +/- 1.4 vs. 32.8 +/- 1.4 kcal kg(-1), p = 0.015, carbohydrate 3.2 +/- 0.2 vs. 3.9 +/- 0.2 g kg(-1), p = 0.004). The average values for parameters such as hemoglobin, ferritin, lipoprotein, and vitamin C and E levels in the plasma were within normal ranges. Low intakes of most of the food groups were observed during the study, with similar initial and final values. Nutrition knowledge did not change as a result of the study (28.0 +/- 1.7 vs. 31.1 +/- 1.3, p = 0.185). In conclusion, gymnasts reported low energy intakes. However, blood markers and most of the anthropometrical parameters measured were within normal ranges. The nutrition education program implemented did not produce significant improvements in the dietary habits or nutritional knowledge of gymnasts. Aguilo A, Lozano L, Tauler P, Nafria M, Colom M, Martinez S. Nutritional Status and Implementation of a Nutritional Education Program in Young Female Artistic Gymnasts. Nutrients. 2021 May;13(5):1399. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13003/19721 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12105/23288 33919356 10.3390/nu13051399 2072-6643 Nutrients 2-s2.0-85104406001 662431300001 L2006997828 Nutritional education Gymnasts Diet quality Nutritional knowledge Anthropometry Nutritional Status and Implementation of a Nutritional Education Program in Young Female Artistic Gymnasts