With exercise for sports competition in children and adolescents, acute nutrient needs will
change. Fluid intake to ensure the replacement of water and minerals (electrolytes) lost in …

Iron is a trace mineral that is highly significant to endurance athletes. Iron is critical to optimal
athletic performance because of its role in energy metabolism, oxygen transport, and acid …

Implementation of a nutrition programme for team sports involves application of scientific
research together with the social skills necessary to work with a sports medicine and …

Eleven female participants from a NCAA Division I volleyball team were evaluated for
adequate energy and macronutrient intake during two off-seasons. Total energy and …

Vitamins and minerals are necessary for many metabolic processes in the body and are
important in supporting growth and development [1]. Vitamins and minerals also are …

Purpose: This study aimed to compare strategies for assessing nutritional adequacy in the
dietary intake of elite female athletes. Methods: Dietary intake was assessed using an …

Young athletes experience numerous dietary challenges including growth,
training/competition, unhealthy food environments, and travel. The objective was to …

High-school girls and collegiate women have tremendous opportunities to participate in
athletic teams. Young girls are also playing in club and select teams at an early age and …

Background This review aims to update the influences of sport modalities, sport
performance, and non-exercise-related determinant, on eating patterns and nutrient intake …

The purpose of this study was to assess dietary intake of elite female volleyball players
(EFVPs, n= 22) during the first 11 weeks of the competitive season. Further, we compared …