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

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Barbara Pospieszna¹  Jakub Bartkowiak²  Anna Gogojewicz²  Joanna Karolkiewicz²  Ewa Śliwicka³ 

[1] Department of Athletics, Strength and Conditioning, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, Poland;Department of Food and Nutrition, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, Poland;Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, Poland;

关键词: physical activity;    sports nutrition;    athletes;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph18126451

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

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