scholarly journals Assessment of the Dietary Intake of High-Rank Professional Male Football Players during a Preseason Training Week

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8567
Author(s):  
Anna Książek ◽  
Aleksandra Zagrodna ◽  
Małgorzata Słowińska-Lisowska
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Food Record ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Supportive Role ◽  
Micronutrient Intake ◽  
Average Intake ◽  
Nutritional Strategies ◽  
Sodium And Potassium ◽  
Average Consumption

A well-balanced diet is one of the main factors that may play a supportive role in enhancing acute training stimuli in optimal training adaptation. The aim of the present study was to examine the energy and macro- and micronutrient intake including and excluding supplements among top-level Polish football players during one week of the general preparatory period. In addition, the study looked at whether athletes consume carbohydrates in recommended amounts, depending on the completed training sessions. A total of 26 professional football players were included in the study. The preseason dietary intake was assessed using a 7-day estimated food record. The energy value of the diet and the amounts of the dietary ingredients were assessed using the software Dieta 6.0. The average consumption of energy, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin E, folate, and calcium was lower than recommendations, and average intake of sodium and potassium was higher than the norm in the diets of the athletes. The results of this study do not confirm the justification for adding protein preparations to diets of the studied players. Furthermore, football players dietary carbohydrate intake was relatively low in comparison to requirements based on training loads. Based on our results we conclude that further work is necessary to reinforce education about nutritional habits and adjust nutritional strategies to individual needs to enhance athletic performance.

scholarly journals Dietary Intake of Gaelic Football Players during Game Preparation and Recovery

Sports ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ciarán Ó Catháin ◽  
James Fleming ◽  
Michèle Renard ◽  
David T. Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Sport Nutrition ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Food Diary ◽  
Nutrition Guidelines ◽  
Average Intake ◽  
Specific Education

It is well established that dietary intake can influence performance and modulate recovery in field-based invasion team sports such as soccer and rugby. However, very limited research currently exists examining dietary intake of Gaelic football players. This research aimed to examine the dietary intake of Gaelic football players 2 days prior to competition, on game day, and for 2 days post-competition. A five-day paper-based food diary was completed by 45 players (25 elite and 20 sub-elite). Preliminary inspection of diaries eliminated 11 participants, and analysis of Goldberg cut-offs identified 1 player as an under-reporter, leaving 33 players in the final analysis. Playing level had no effect on energy, carbohydrate, or fat intake. Average intake of energy was 2938 ± 618 kcal.day−1, carbohydrate was 3.7 ± 1.42 g.kgbm−1.day−1, and fat was 1.34 ± 0.61 g.kgbm−1.day−1. However, elite players consumed 24.1% more protein than sub-elite players (2.2 ± 0.67 vs. 1.8 ± 0.62 g.kgbm−1.day−1). Regardless of playing level, players consumed inadequate amounts of carbohydrate to support optimal performance and recovery and consumed protein and fat in line with general sport nutrition guidelines. Given the unique demands placed on Gaelic football players, it may be necessary to develop nutrition guidelines specific to Gaelic football. Additionally, the design and implementation of Gaelic football-specific education-based interventions may be necessary to address the highlighted nutritional inadequacies.

scholarly journals Association between 24 h Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Dietary Intake in Japanese Male Adolescent Football Players

Adolescents ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 461-472
Author(s):  
Yosuke Nagashima ◽  
Akiko Horikawa ◽  
Mari Mori
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
Urinary Sodium ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Male Adolescent ◽  
Dietary Reference Intakes ◽  
Japanese Male ◽  
Urinary Potassium ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Sodium And Potassium

High urinary sodium-to-potassium ratio is considered a strong risk factor for hypertension. This study aimed to evaluate urinary excretion of sodium and potassium, and we analyzed these levels associated with dietary intake in Japanese adolescent football players. This cross-sectional study included 120 Japanese male adolescent football players. Over 24 h, urine was collected and measured for creatinine, sodium, and potassium levels. A dietary assessment was performed using a self-administered diet history questionnaire. The study analyzed 79 participants. The mean urinary sodium was 143.2 mmol/day, urinary potassium was 42.8 mmol/day, and the mean urinary sodium-to-potassium ratio was 3.6. Compared with the Japanese Dietary Reference Intakes, the estimated salt intake was 73.4% for the participants who exceeded the sodium intake, and the estimated potassium intake was 73.4% for the participants who did not satisfy it. Multiple regression analysis revealed that milk and dairy product intake was independently and positively associated with urinary potassium (β = 0.252) and independently and negatively associated with the urinary sodium-to-potassium ratio (β = −0.254). Adolescent football players had a high-sodium and low-potassium diet, well above the Japanese Dietary Reference Intakes recommendations. Milk and dairy products could be effective for increasing urinary potassium and decreasing the urinary sodium-to-potassium ratio.

scholarly journals An optimal glycemic load range is better for reducing obesity and diabetes risk among middle-aged and elderly adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fengyi He ◽  
Chaogang Chen ◽  
Feng Li ◽  
Yiqin Qi ◽  
Xiuhong Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glycemic Load ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Food Record ◽  
Load Range ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Obesity And Diabetes ◽  
Micronutrient Intake ◽  
Better Than

Abstract Background Due to the lack of evidence, advice pertaining to glycemic load (GL) can be misleading. Does the excessive restriction of GL, mostly through an extreme reduction in carbohydrate intake, result in a relatively high intake of fat and protein and result in overweight and obesity? This study was performed to initially explore the optimal GL range. Methods A cross-sectional study involving 2029 participants aged 40 years or older in Guangzhou, China was conducted. Participants were divided into four groups according to cluster analysis. Dietary data were assessed using a previously validated 3-day food record. Results Instead of participants with the highest [cluster 1, median (interquartile ranges) GL was 112(107–119)/1000 kcal] and the lowest GL intake [cluster 4, 90(82–96)/1000 kcal], those with moderate GL intakes [clusters 2 and 3, 93(85–102) and 93(85–99)/1000 kcal, respectively] had a lower prevalence of overweight, obesity and diabetes. In addition, clusters 2 and 3 were more consistent with the macronutrient intake reference with adequate micronutrient intake. Therefore, the optimal GL range was determined to be (85–100)/1000 kcal, rather than “lower is better”. Conclusions Reducing the GL intake to prevent diabetes deserves more attention in the context of a balanced diet. An appropriate GL may be better than excessive restriction.

scholarly journals The Need and Safety of Mineral Supplementation in Adults with Obesity Post Bariatric Surgery—Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agata Wawrzyniak ◽  
Monika Krotki
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Sleeve Gastrectomy ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Calorie Intake ◽  
Food Record ◽  
Mineral Supplementation ◽  
Copper Supplementation ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Post Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Sodium And Potassium

Abstract Purpose Most of the research indicated that daily dietary intake of minerals in SG patients was lower than the current recommendations. The aim of the study was to assess the need and safety of a mineral supplementation practice in adults with obesity, at 3, 6, and 9 months post bariatric surgery—sleeve gastrectomy (SG). Methods The study included 24 women and 6 men. Based on a 4-day food record questionnaire, mineral and calorie intake was calculated at 3, 6, and 9 months after bariatric surgery (SG). Furthermore, an interview on supplement intake was also conducted. Results It was found that in both men and women, there was a dietary intake deficiency of calcium (97% of respondents), potassium (97%), magnesium (83%), sodium (60%), and zinc (53%). In women, the deficiencies also included iron (50%) and copper (29%). Only 72% of the patients took dietary supplements. The applied supplementation did not adjust for the required intake of calcium in all of the patients, as well as the intake of magnesium in the male patients. Low intake of sodium and potassium were not supplemented and should be corrected by diet modification. The patients did not require supplementation of phosphorus or manganese, while male patients did not require iron or copper supplementation. The dietary and/or supplemental intake of minerals did not exceed the tolerable upper intake level (UL). Conclusion The results of the study confirm the need to implement personalized mineral supplementation for bariatric surgery patients. Graphical abstract

scholarly journals Assessment of Nutrition Status in Amateur Windsurfers during Regattas in the Competitive Period—A Field Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6451
Author(s):  
Anna Gogojewicz ◽  
Barbara Pospieszna ◽  
Jakub Bartkowiak ◽  
Ewa Śliwicka ◽  
Joanna Karolkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Total Energy ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Food Record ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Extreme Sports ◽  
Dietary Counseling ◽  
Nutrition Guidelines ◽  
High Level

Windsurfing is a demanding activity that requires a high level of physical fitness as well as appropriate training and nutritional strategies. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the dietary intake of amateur windsurfers and consider possible dietary mistakes. This field study was conducted among 10 Polish male amateur windsurfers (aged 22 ± 2 years, mean training experience of 9.5 ± 4 years). Dietary intake was assessed using a standardized 3-day food record. The total energy expenditure of each participant was estimated using a mobile fitness application. The daily energy supply in assessed portions of the windsurfers’ food was lower than the estimated demand during the competition. The contribution of macronutrients to the total energy intake adhered to those guidelines, but not with the ones recommended for athletes practicing extreme sports. Daily fluid consumption was insufficient. In the windsurfers’ diet, we noticed low consumption of vitamin D and calcium, while cholesterol, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus intake was too high. Nutritional practices of amateur windsurfers during the competitive period do not comply with current sports nutrition guidelines. The results suggest that windsurfers are in need of nutritional education and dietary counseling in order to meet macronutrient intake targets.

scholarly journals Dietary Intake and Energy Expenditure Assessed during a Pre-Season Period in Elite Gaelic Football Players

Sports ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luke O’Brien ◽  
Kieran Collins ◽  
Dominic Doran ◽  
Omid Khaiyat ◽  
Farzad Amirabdollahian
Keyword(s):  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Average Energy ◽  
Energy Deficit ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Food Diary ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Football Team ◽  
Time Of Year

There is currently a lack of research into the energy demands and associated nutritional intakes of elite Gaelic football players during the pre-season period, which is a crucial time of year for physical development. The aim of the current study was to investigate the dietary intake and energy expenditure (EE) of elite Gaelic football players during a typical pre-season week. Over a seven-day period, which included four training days and three rest days, dietary intake (validated self-reported estimated food diary) and EE (Sensewear Pro armband) were recorded in 18 male players from a single elite inter-county Gaelic football team. Average energy intake (EI) (3283 ± 483 kcal) was significantly (p = 0.002) less than average EE (3743 ± 335 kcal), with a mean daily energy deficit of −460 ± 503 kcal. Training days elicited the greatest deficits between intake and expenditure. The mean carbohydrate (CHO) intake was 3.6 ± 0.7 g/kg/day, protein intake was 2.1 ± 0.5 g/kg/day, and fat intake was 1.6 ± 0.2 g/kg/day. These findings indicate that the dietary practices of the sampled players were inadequate to meet EE and CHO recommendations. Training days are of particular concern, with the players not altering energy and CHO intake to encounter increased energy demands. Education on nutritional strategies for elite Gaelic footballers should be considered in relation to training demands to avoid detriments to performance and health.

scholarly journals Dietary Calcium Intake and Calcium Supplementation in Hungarian Patients with Osteoporosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Gábor Speer ◽  
Pál Szamosujvári ◽  
Péter Dombai ◽  
Katalin Csóré ◽  
Kinga Mikófalvi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Calcium Intake ◽  
Calcium Supplementation ◽  
Dietary Calcium ◽  
Dietary Calcium Intake ◽  
Current Recommendation ◽  
High Calcium Intake ◽  
Osteoporosis Therapy ◽  
Average Intake ◽  
High Calcium

Purpose. Adequate calcium intake is the basis of osteoporosis therapy—when this proves insufficient, even specific antiosteoporotic agents cannot exert their actions properly.Methods. Our representative survey analyzed the dietary intake and supplementation of calcium in 8033 Hungarian female and male (mean age: 68 years) (68.01 (CI95: 67.81–68.21)) patients with osteoporosis.Results. Mean intake from dietary sources was665±7.9 mg (68.01 (CI95: 67.81–68.21)) daily. A significant positive relationship could be detected between total dietary calcium intake and lumbar spine BMD (P=0.045), whereas such correlation could not be demonstrated with femoralT-score. Milk consumption positively correlated with femur (P=0.041), but not with lumbar BMD. The ingestion of one liter of milk daily increased theT-score by 0.133. Average intake from supplementation was558±6.2 mg (68.01 (CI95: 67.81–68.21)) daily. The cumulative dose of calcium—from both dietary intake and supplementation—was significantly associated with lumbar (r=0.024,P=0.049), but not with femur BMD (r=0.021,P=0.107). The currently recommended 1000–1500 mg total daily calcium intake was achieved in 34.5% of patients only. It was lower than recommended in 47.8% of the cases and substantially higher in 17.7% of subjects.Conclusions. We conclude that calcium intake in Hungarian osteoporotic patients is much lower than the current recommendation, while routinely applied calcium supplementation will result in inappropriately high calcium intake in numerous patients.

Evaluating Mobile Apps For Dietary and Food Timing Assessment For Use in Research and Clinical Assessment (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siena Gioia ◽  
Irma M Vlassac ◽  
Demsina Babazadeh ◽  
Noah L Fryou ◽  
Elizabeth Do ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Keyword Search ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Registered Dietitian ◽  
Food Record ◽  
User Privacy ◽  
Privacy Policies ◽  
Dietary Record ◽  
System Usability Scale

UNSTRUCTURED Abstract: Over the last decade, health apps have become an increasingly popular tool utilized by clinicians and researchers to track food consumption and exercise. However, as consumer apps have primarily focused on tracking dietary intake and exercise, many lack technological features to facilitate the capture of critical food timing details. To determine a viable app that recorded both dietary intake and food timing for use in our clinical study, we evaluated the timestamp data, usability, privacy policies, accuracy of nutrient estimates, and general features of 11 mobile apps for dietary assessment. Apps were selected using a keyword search of related terms and the following apps were reviewed: Bitesnap, Cronometer, DiaryNutrition, DietDiary, FoodDiary, FoodView, Macros, MealLogger, myCircadianClock, MyFitnessPal, and MyPlate. Our primary goal was identifying apps that record food timestamps, which 8 of the reviewed apps did (73%). Of those, only 4/11 (36%) allowed users to edit the timestamps, an important feature. Next, we sought to evaluate the usability of the apps, using the System Usability Scale (SUS) across 2 days, with 82% of the apps receiving favorable scores for usability (9/11 apps). To enable use in research and clinic settings, the privacy policies of each app were systematically reviewed using common criteria with 1 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant app (Cronometer). Furthermore, protected health information is collected by 9/11 (81%) of the apps. Lastly, to assess the accuracy of nutrient estimates generated by these apps, we selected 4 sample food items and one researcher’s 3-day dietary record to input into each app. The caloric and macronutrient estimates of the apps were compared to nutrient estimates provided by a registered dietitian using the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR). Compared to the 3-day food record, the apps were found to consistently underestimate calories and macronutrients compared to NDSR. Overall, we find the Bitesnap app to provide flexible dietary and food timing functionality capable for research or clinical use with the majority of apps lacking in necessary food timing functionality or user privacy.

scholarly journals Dietary Intake of Adult Residents in Luxembourg Taking Part in Two Cross-Sectional Studies—ORISCAV-LUX (2007–2008) and ORISCAV-LUX 2 (2016–2017)

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 4382
Author(s):  
Farhad Vahid ◽  
Alex Brito ◽  
Gwenaëlle Le Coroller ◽  
Michel Vaillant ◽  
Hanen Samouda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Food Group ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies ◽  
Total Fat

Background: A balanced diet is an important lifestyle component and has been associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases. Objectives: To assess dietary intake of adult residents in Luxembourg taking part in two population-based cross-sectional studies (ORISCAV-LUX, 2007–2008 and ORISCAV-LUX 2, 2016–2017). Methods: Dietary intake of the study participants (1242 in 2007/08 and 1326 in 2016/17), 25–69 years old, were evaluated using food-frequency questionnaires (134 items in 2007/2008 and 174 items in 2016/2017) according to the French ANSES-CIQUAL food composition database. Both food-group- and nutrient-based analyses were conducted. Results: Dietary patterns in ORISCAV-LUX 2, 2016–2017, were characterized by an increase in the estimated marginal means (EMM) of the intake of energy, total fat, saturated fatty acids, alcohol, and decreased EMM of total carbohydrates, magnesium, and calcium compared to 2007/08. We also observed an increased EMM of the intake of protein-rich food items and ready-to-eat foods/fast foods, together with a decreased intake of grains, dairy products, and vegetables (all p-values <0.05, linear mixed models). The intake of most micronutrients was stable or slightly increased in ORISCAV-LUX 2 vs. ORISCAV-LUX, except for the drop in magnesium and calcium, and generally met recommendations, in particular, EFSA population reference intakes (PRI), except for vitamin D. Conclusions: Though most micronutrient recommendations were met, nutrient consumption in terms of high energy, total fat, and sodium, as well as low carbohydrates, were not aligned with recommendations for balanced eating.

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