Year: 2019
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Nowadays, the systematic practice with sport of a large number of young athletes makes their nutritional needs particularly increased.Nutrition has an important role in their health, as well as in their performance.A correct and complete diet provides the young athletes with an adequate intake of energy, macro-micronutrients and fluids daily.Energy deficit may lead to weight loss, decreased muscle mass and bone density, increased risk of injury, resulting in a general decrease of the athlete's performance.The purpose of this study was the recording and evaluation of nutritional status, energy, macro-micronutrients and fluid intakes in track and field young athletes aged 18-25 years old in 100m., 200m.and 400m.The sample consisted of eighteen (n=18) athletes, eight (n=8) females and ten (n=10) males from the athletic track club of Trikala and E.A.L Pegasus of Larissa aged 18 to 25 years old.For the recording of nutrition, 3 day food intake records were used, for the recording of their physical activity the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) was used, and anthropometric characteristics and fat percentage were also measured.The results showed deficiencies in carbohydrates and proteins in both sexes, whereas in micronutrients there where deficiencies in potassium and vitamins D and E in both sexes.In conclusion, the adaptation of a balanced diet program, adapted to the specific nutritional requirements of young athletes is a necessity for their normal development and for maximizing their athletic performance.ΠΕΡΙΕΧΟΜΕΝΑ ΠΕΡΙΛΗΨΗ ...
Author: Χατζηκαμαγιάννη, Ευτυχία
Language: Greek
Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7044502927