| Fueling the vegetarian (vegan) athlete. | |
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PMID: 20622542 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Vegetarian diets are associated with several health benefits, but whether a vegetarian or vegan diet is beneficial for athletic performance has not yet been defined. Based on the evidence in the literature that diets high in unrefined plant foods are associated with beneficial effects on overall health, lifespan, immune function, and cardiovascular health, such diets likely would promote improved athletic performance as well. In this article, we review the state of the literature on vegetarian diets and athletic performance, discuss prevention of potential micronutrient deficiencies that may occur in the vegan athlete, and provide strategies on meeting the enhanced caloric and protein needs of an athlete with a plant-based diet. |
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Authors:
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Joel Fuhrman; Deana M Ferreri |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
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Title: Current sports medicine reports Volume: 9 ISSN: 1537-8918 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Sports Med Rep Publication Date: 2010 Jul-Aug |
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Created Date: 2010-07-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101134380 Medline TA: Curr Sports Med Rep Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 233-41 Citation Subset: IM |
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mdoffice@drfuhrman.com |
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Curr Sports Med Rep. 2010 Sep-Oct;9(5):313 |
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