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Nutritional Knowledge Level and Orthorexia Nervosa in Female Football Players: An Analysis Based on League Level and Educational Status

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Nutritional Knowledge Level and Orthorexia Nervosa in Female Football Players: An Analysis Based on League Level and Educational Status

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This study aims to examine the nutritional knowledge levels and orthorectic tendencies of female footballers in terms of league level and educational status, and to determine the relationship between these two factors. A total of 170 female footballers playing in four different leagues in Türkiye participated in this study, which utilized descriptive, comparative, and correlational survey models. Data were collected using the Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale for Adults and the Orthorexia Nervosa Scale (ORTO 11). Data showing normal distribution were analyzed using independent samples t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation. Results indicated that educational status caused no significant difference in ORTO-11 total and subscale scores, whereas undergraduate graduates had significantly higher knowledge levels in Basic Nutrition and Food-Health Relationship than high school graduates. Regarding league levels, Super League players had significantly higher Food Choice knowledge scores than 3rd League players. However, due to the inverse scoring of the scale, Super League athletes displayed a significantly higher orthorectic tendency than 1st League athletes, while 3rd League athletes carried more Healthy Nutrition Anxiety. Correlation analysis revealed weak negative relationships between Food Choice knowledge and ORTO-11 scores. Consequently, higher league levels may improve food choices, but cognitive orthorectic risks might increase with performance pressure.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Nutrition Knowledge, Female footballers, Healthy Eating Obsession

Kaynakça

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Karadağ, B., & Civil, T. (2026). Nutritional Knowledge Level and Orthorexia Nervosa in Female Football Players: An Analysis Based on League Level and Educational Status. İnönü Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, 13, 1-12. https://izlik.org/JA24XG52LF
AMA
1.Karadağ B, Civil T. Nutritional Knowledge Level and Orthorexia Nervosa in Female Football Players: An Analysis Based on League Level and Educational Status. İÜBSBD. 2026;13:1-12. https://izlik.org/JA24XG52LF
Chicago
Karadağ, Buket, ve Tamer Civil. 2026. “Nutritional Knowledge Level and Orthorexia Nervosa in Female Football Players: An Analysis Based on League Level and Educational Status”. İnönü Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 13 (Ekim): 1-12. https://izlik.org/JA24XG52LF.
EndNote
Karadağ B, Civil T (01 Ekim 2026) Nutritional Knowledge Level and Orthorexia Nervosa in Female Football Players: An Analysis Based on League Level and Educational Status. İnönü Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 13 1–12.
IEEE
[1]B. Karadağ ve T. Civil, “Nutritional Knowledge Level and Orthorexia Nervosa in Female Football Players: An Analysis Based on League Level and Educational Status”, İÜBSBD, c. 13, ss. 1–12, Eki. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA24XG52LF
ISNAD
Karadağ, Buket - Civil, Tamer. “Nutritional Knowledge Level and Orthorexia Nervosa in Female Football Players: An Analysis Based on League Level and Educational Status”. İnönü Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 13 (01 Ekim 2026): 1-12. https://izlik.org/JA24XG52LF.
JAMA
1.Karadağ B, Civil T. Nutritional Knowledge Level and Orthorexia Nervosa in Female Football Players: An Analysis Based on League Level and Educational Status. İÜBSBD. 2026;13:1–12.
MLA
Karadağ, Buket, ve Tamer Civil. “Nutritional Knowledge Level and Orthorexia Nervosa in Female Football Players: An Analysis Based on League Level and Educational Status”. İnönü Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, c. 13, Ekim 2026, ss. 1-12, https://izlik.org/JA24XG52LF.
Vancouver
1.Buket Karadağ, Tamer Civil. Nutritional Knowledge Level and Orthorexia Nervosa in Female Football Players: An Analysis Based on League Level and Educational Status. İÜBSBD [Internet]. 01 Ekim 2026;13:1-12. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA24XG52LF