Characteristics of a diet and supplementation of American football team players: following a fashionable trend or a balanced diet?

Defensive players consumed an average of 3086.1±908.9 kcal/24 hrs, significantly more than offensive players at 2471.9±838.6 kcal/24 hrs.

• Mean age of defensive players was 25.1±5.8 years, compared to 23.4±3.7 years for offensive players.
• Defensive players had a mean body mass of 101±15.6 kg, while offensive players averaged 88.7±22.2 kg.
• Cholesterol consumption averaged 667.81±300 mg in defensive players, compared to 546.2±285 mg in offensive players.
• Both player groups showed inadequate caloric intake and low levels of water, vitamin D, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber.
• Defensive players were more likely to supplement their diets and consume higher amounts of specific nutritional components.

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