Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine characteristics between nutritional intake, body composition in college athletes.
 Method: Thirty-five participants were recruited in this study and were divided into the Taekwondo athletes (n=24), track and field athletes (n=11). An independent sample t-test was used to compare and analyze the physical characteristics of subjects between groups and the average daily nutritional intake. In addition, Pearson's correlation analysis was conducted to understand the relationship between the physical characteristics of the subjects and the daily average intake nutrients.
 Results: In terms of body composition, it was found that there was a difference between groups in height and body fat percentage (p<.05), As a result of comparing the nutritional intake, it was shown that the track and field athletes had a higher intake of nutrients excluding vitamin C than the taekwondo athlete. (p<.001).
 Conclusion: There was a significant difference in nutritional intake between taekwondo and track and field athletes, and taekwondo athletes showed significantly less nutritional intake than the recommended intake for the general public. The negative effects of nutritional deficiencies in athletes need to be studied.
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