Relación Entre Alimentación, Sueño y Estado Emocional en Adolescentes de Taekwondo de una Escuela Privada en Mérida, Yucatán
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Taekwondo is a sport in which performance depends on the ability to execute effective strategies. In TKD, nutrition and sleep quality impact recovery and performance through various psychological and physiological responses. Objective: Determine the relationship between nutrition, sleep, and emotional state in adolescent taekwondo practitioners from Mérida, Yucatán, aged between 8 and 18 years. Materials and Methods: cross-sectional, comparative quantitative study. Standardized tools were applied, such as the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Profile of Mood States (POMS) to assess emotional state. Data were collected through Google Forms, while the assessment of dietary habits was carried out in person. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 22.0. The sample consisted of athletes with belt ranks ranging from yellow to black, belonging to the Mexican Taekwondo Association “Hnos. Vergara.” Results and Discussion: A significant association was found between sleep quality and emotional state (R = 0.010 y ρ = 1.000). On the other hand, no significant relationship was identified between nutrition and sleep quality (p = 1.000), not between nutrition and emotional state (p = 0.063). However, based on the qualitative analysis of dietary data, a lack of healthy eating habits and choices was observed, which could increase the risk of overweight, obesity, and chronic degenerative diseases at an early age, in the absence of timely intervention. Conclusion: It is essential to establish proper nutritional control and provide psychological support to athletes to prevent health problems and optimize their recovery. The combination of a balanced diet, adequate rest, and emotional stability is key to their overall well-being and improved performance. Promoting sustainable habits in adolescents contributes to the prevention of chronic diseases. Promoting proper nutrition and optimal sleep quality supports muscle recovery, improves stress tolerance, and reduces the risk of injury.
Institution: Autonomous University of Yucatán
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7148276128