Physical Activity Level in Relation to the Nutrient Intake of Elite Athletes

Sewak, Aditi; Singla, Neerja; Jain, Radhika

doi:10.9734/cjast/2019/v34i230124

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“…Energy needs were not met by most athletes. This was unsurprising given that several previous studies have reported that many athletes do not meet their energy needs [ 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ]. The majority of the athletes in the present study consumed less than the recommended amount of carbohydrates with no difference by sex.…”

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“…Cross-sectional studies have consistently found that a high percentage of athletes do not meet the recommendations for energy and some macronutrient intakes. Inadequate energy intake has been found in U.S. female collegiate cross-country and lacrosse athletes [ 10 , 11 ], elite Brazilian athletes [ 12 ], and South Asian athletes [ 13 ]. In addition, several studies from different countries have shown that athletes do not get enough carbohydrates [ 9 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ], protein [ 1 , 18 ], dietary fiber, and essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) [ 6 , 16 ].…”

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Nutrient Adequacy in Endurance Athletes

Moss

Kreutzer

Graybeal

et al. 2023

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Proper nutrition is critical for optimal performance in endurance athletes. However, it is unclear if endurance athletes are meeting all their energy and nutrient needs. We examined if endurance athletes are meeting their nutritional requirements and if this differed by sex. Ninety-five endurance athletes (n = 95; 50.5% men; 34.9 ± 12.9 y) participated in the study. Dietary intake was evaluated using the 24 h dietary recall method. Energy and nutrient intakes were calculated using the ESHA Food Processor Diet Analysis Software and compared against reference nutrient intakes. Endurance athletes did not consume the recommended amount of energy (76.8% of athletes), carbohydrates (95.8%), linoleic acid (75.8%), α-linolenic acid (ALA) (77.9%), eicosatetraenoic and docosahexaenoic acid (96.8%), dietary fiber (49.5%), vitamins D (93.7%), E (71.6%), and K (54.7%), folate (54.7%), pantothenic acid (70.5%), biotin (83.2%), manganese (58.9%), magnesium (56.8%), chromium (91.6%), molybdenum (93.7%), choline (85.3%), and potassium (56.8%), and consumed too much saturated fat (50.5%) and sodium (94.7%) than recommended. Fisher’s Exact test showed that the requirements for dietary fiber (70.8% vs. 27.7%), ALA (87.5% vs. 68.1%), and total water (70.8% vs. 44.7%) were not met by more men versus women (p < 0.05). The needs for protein (70.2% vs. 25%) and vitamin B12 (46.8% vs. 22.9%) were not met by more women compared to men (p < 0.05). These findings need to be confirmed by a larger study.

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Nutrient Adequacy in Endurance Athletes

Moss

Kreutzer

Graybeal

et al. 2023

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Influence of Sports Dietitian on the Dietary Intake and Hydration Habits of Collegiate Athletes

Kaur

2020

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Aim: The present study was conducted to study the difference between the dietary intake and hydration habits of collegiate athletes with or without sports dietician. Methods: A total of 120 athletes participating in 5 sports viz. hockey, basketball, handball, football and volleyball from two Universities were selected. Sixty athletes (30 males and 30 females) from Punjab Agricultural University without provision of sports dietician were treated as control group and sixty athletes (30 males and 30 females) from Punjabi University following sports dietician were treated as experimental group. Results: The findings suggested that the athletes of experimental group had a normal Body Mass Index (BMI). The overall nutrient intake findings revealed that the macronutrient as well as micronutrient intake of experimental group athletes was significantly (p≤0.01) higher than the athletes of control group. Experimental group athletes followed better nutritional habits during team trips, before and after exercise, during in-season and off-season of their workout and followed proper hydration guidelines. Conclusion: The athletes following sports dietician have better nutritional status and hydration habits.

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Physical Activity Level in Relation to the Nutrient Intake of Elite Athletes

Cited by 2 publications

References 12 publications

Nutrient Adequacy in Endurance Athletes

Nutrient Adequacy in Endurance Athletes

Influence of Sports Dietitian on the Dietary Intake and Hydration Habits of Collegiate Athletes

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