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Rev Biomed 2005; 16 (2)
Low consumption of milk, fruit and vegetables, and reduced calcium, iron and zinc intake in female teenage athletes and Mexican karate competitors.
Bacardí-Gascón M, Leal-de la LME, Santibañez-González M, Ocampo-García JR
Language: English
References: 39
Page: 71-79
PDF size: 44.00 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Objective.- The purpose of this study was to assess the food and nutrient intake of female Mexican teenage athletes and Mexican teenage karate competitors and to compare these levels during training and non-training periods.
Subjects and methods.- Members of the men’s and women’s karate team and teenage female athletes competing locally in the city of Tijuana, Mexico were studied. Dietary intake was assessed by a 3-day food record obtained during training and non-training days. Food intake was recorded using household measures.
Results.- Mean energy intake of the karate participants was 2,234 kcal (±580), and 2097 kcal (±722) for the athletes (p = 0.20) A higher intake of fat and saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids was observed during non-training days (p ‹0.05). Average intakes of iron and zinc were lower than the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), 12% of the sample reported intakes of iron and zinc lower than the 70% of the RDA, and 38% had calcium intakes ‹70% of the RDA. Average daily intakes of grains and cereals were 11; fruit, 1.8; vegetables, 1; milk and milk products, 1; and meat and meat products, 4. More than 90% of all teenagers had vegetable intake amounting to less than three portions per day. More than 80% had milk and dairy products that were less than three portions per day. More than 60% had fruit intake of less than two portions per day, and more than 90% had meat and meat substitute intake greater than the recommended two portions per day.
Conclusion.- Higher intakes of low-fat meat, legumes, low-fat milk and dairy products, as well as fruits and vegetables, are highly recommended for this age group.
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