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Dietary Intakes and Eating Habits of College Athletes: Are Female College Athletes Following the Current Sports Nutrition Standards?
Do Female College Athletes Follow Current Sports Nutrition Guidelines in Their Diet and Eating Habits?
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Abstract
Only 9% of female college athletes met their energy needs according to minimum sports nutrition standards.
- Energy and carbohydrate intakes were significantly below the recommended amounts (p<.001).
- Seventy-five percent of participants did not consume the minimum carbohydrates required for training.
- The majority of participants reported not eating breakfast regularly.
- Thirty-six percent of participants consumed fewer than 5 meals per day.
- Only 16% of participants actively monitored their hydration status.
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