2020
DOI: 10.31236/osf.io/bgnst
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Combat Sport Nutrition: A Pragmatic Case Study in an Elite Mixed Martial Arts Athlete

Abstract: Introduction: Mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes typically undergo energy restriction and severe dehydration to compete in a specific weight category: a process known as making weight. This can pose a health risk to athletes and has led to fatalities. Some risks can be mitigated with structured sports nutrition. Methods: This case study provides an overview of a 10-week sports nutrition intervention devised to support an elite male MMA athlete for a world lightweight title bout. Results: Over a 9-week period, b… Show more

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