| Anthropometric characteristics and nutritional profile of young amateur swimmers. | |
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PMID: 20838252 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Martínez, S, Pasquarelli, BN, Romaguera, D, Arasa, C, Tauler, P, and Aguiló, A. Anthropometric characteristics and nutritional profile of young amateur swimmers. J Strength Cond Res 25(4): 1126-1133, 2011-The aim of this study was to evaluate nutritional and anthropometric profiles of young swimmers belonging to semiprofessional teams. Thirty-six caucasian adolescent swimmers (22 boys and 14 girls) participated voluntarily in the study. Anthropometric data, dietary intake, and blood parameters were determined. Female swimmers had greater values of triceps, suprailiac, and abdominal skinfolds. Endomorphic somatotype was twofold greater in girls compared with in boys. Energy intake and protein intake per kilogram of body weight were significantly greater in boys compared to in girls. On the other hand, girls had significantly greater polyunsaturated fatty acid intake compared that of boys. Energy intake of boys and girls was below their requirements. In contrast, protein intake doubled the requirements of the study population. Furthermore, inadequate intake of carotenes, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D, and folic acid was found in both boys and girls; girls also had inadequate intake of iron and calcium. Plasma levels of iron, vitamins C and E, and carotenes were similar in male and females swimmers, and they were within the normal range. In conclusion, young swimmers participating in the present study had differences between sexes in somatotypes. Adolescent swimmers had low average total energy intakes, excessive protein intake, and lower intake of several micronutrients in both sexes. |
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Sonia Martínez; Bruno N Pasquarelli; Dora Romaguera; Cati Arasa; Pedro Tauler; Antoni Aguiló |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association Volume: 25 ISSN: 1533-4287 ISO Abbreviation: J Strength Cond Res Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-03-30 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9415084 Medline TA: J Strength Cond Res Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1126-33 Citation Subset: IM |
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1Department of Nursery and Physiotherapy, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain; 2Research Group on Lifestyles and Health, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain; 3Center for Sports Excellence, State University of Londrina, Londrina, Brazil; 4Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom; and 5Department of Fundamental Biology and Health Science, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. |
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