Nutritional Intake Knowledge and Hydration Status Among Adolescent Pencak Silat Athletes

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the level of knowledge regarding nutritional intake requirements and hydration status among adolescent pencak silat athletes at MTs Hidayatul Muhsinin Labulia. A descriptive quantitative design with a survey approach was employed. The participants consisted of 18 athletes selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a nutritional knowledge questionnaire and urine color assessment based on the PURI hydration scale. Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software to calculate frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. The findings revealed that the athletes demonstrated a good level of nutritional knowledge, with an overall percentage score of 75.27%. The knowledge dimension achieved 81% (very good category), while the attitude and behavior dimension reached 68.89% (good category). In terms of hydration status, 50% of athletes were classified as well hydrated, whereas the remaining 50% experienced mild dehydration following training sessions. These findings indicate that, although athletes possess adequate nutritional knowledge, the practical implementation of proper hydration and dietary behaviors remains inconsistent. Therefore, educational interventions focusing on nutrition and hydration management are recommended to optimize athlete performance and health.