Development and Design of a Mobile Application System for Studying Sports Nutrition Knowledge as a Prototype for Thai National Soccer Players

ASM Sc. J., 21(1), 2026

Published on May 25, 2026

https://doi.org/10.32802/asmscj.2026.0092

Author: Paweera Rojanaparnich, Sukree Sinthupinyo, Wattana Viriyasitavat, Nattiporn Nokkaew

Abstract

The aim of creating a popular nutrition knowledge and food recommendation app, designated as the mobile application for personal nutrition system (MPnutris), is to improve knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours. This study involves the development and design of this system with a focus on expert perspectives, which addressed the limitations and opportunities for app implementation and integration and resulted in acceptance outcomes. To examine the application’s components, a focus group discussion was conducted with eight experts at the Football Association under the Patronage of His Majesty the King in order to identify the needs and gaps based on Fogg’s motivation principle and Davis’s theory of innovation and technology acceptance from the aspects of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. The MPnutris prototype was used in the study, and the results showed that most participants found that there were no problems in its trial and use, the app was easy to use, and the functions of MPnutris were acceptable. Therefore, the app could be a feasible and acceptable solution to support nutrition promotion interventions in primary care.

Keywords: apps, mobile application, nutrition knowledge, personal nutrition system