RELATIONSHIP OF PROTEIN INPUT, VITAMIN C, FE WITH BLOOD COMPONENTS (HB, LEUKOSITES, AND HEMATOCRITES) IN SOCCER ATHLETES AT PPLP MEDAN

Football is an achievement sport and widely played throughout the world by all age groups, races and
genders. Minerals and vitamins are nutrients that football athletes should consume because they contain
antioxidants that can neutralize oxidative stress. Meanwhile, protein functions as an antibody and replaces
cells damaged due to injuries experienced by a soccer athlete. This study aims to determine the relationship
between protein intake, vitamin C, Fe and blood components (Hb, leukocytes and hematocrit) on football
athletes at PPLP Medan. This study using descriptive observational with design cross sectional , that is
analyze the relationship between protein intake, vitamin C, Fe and blood components (Hb, leukocytes, and
hematocrit) football athlete (PPLP) Medan . The entire population was sampled, totaling 33 people, both
core and reserve players. Protein, vitamin C and Fe intake were significantly related to Hb p- value <0.05.
Meanwhile, protein and Fe intake were significantly related to hematocrit, while vitamin C was not related
(p- value >0.05). Meanwhile, protein and vitamin C intake was significantly related to leukocytes, but Fe
was not (p- value >0.05). There is a relationship between protein, Fe and vitamin C intake with hemoglobin
levels based on the Pearson correlation statistical test analysis . There is a relationship between Protein
and Fe intake and hematocrit based on the Pearson correlation statistical test analysis. There is a
relationship between protein and vitamin C intake with leukocytes based on the Pearson correlation
statistical test analysis.
Keywords: Blood components, Protein, Vitamin C, Fe, Football