Body Composition of Female Athletes in Weight-based Sports of Chhattisgarh: A Descriptive Survey Study

Context: Body composition plays a very important role in athletes’ health and performance, particularly for female athletes. Optimal body composition can vary depending on the specific sport. Maintaining a healthy body composition can reduce the risk of injuries and chronic diseases. It can also contribute to hormonal balance and overall well-being. Assessing body composition can help coaches and athletes design personalized training programs and nutrition plans to optimize performance. Aims: This study aimed to determine the body composition of female athletes participating in weight-based sports in Chhattisgarh. Subjects and Methods: This study was conducted on 267 National-level female athletes, including weight-based sports, aged 15–30 years of Chhattisgarh, with purposive sampling. The Anthropometric measurements were collected with the Health Sense Smart Bluetooth Scale (Model: HealthU+ (BS 191). Statistical Analysis: The results were analysed with descriptive statistical analysis using SPSS version 25. Results: 51.7% of participants had a “Healthy” range of body mass index (BMI), 64.8% had a “Healthy” body fat percentage, and 21.3% demonstrated “Excellent” muscle mass. 2.6% demonstrating “Excellent” Body moisture levels. Visceral fat levels were reassuringly low, 79.8% having “Insufficient” bone mass, and all athletes had “Slightly Low” basal metabolic rate. 77.9% had “Slightly Low” Protein intake. Conclusions: It is concluded that the female athletes in Chhattisgarh clearly show how importance of assessing each athlete’s body composition individually. While most athletes had a healthy BMI and visceral fat, a positive finding, they also identified some concerning areas, such as insufficient bone mass.