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Dietary Intakes of Elite 14- to 19-Year-Old English Academy Rugby Players During a Pre-Season Training Period
Food and Nutrient Intake of Elite 14- to 19-Year-Old English Rugby Players During Pre-Season Training
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Abstract
U19 elite male rugby players consumed 3366 ± 658 kcal·day, significantly more than U16 players who consumed 2995 ± 774 kcal·day.
- U19 players also had higher protein intake (207 ± 49 g·day) compared to U16 players (150 ± 53 g·day).
- Fluid intake was greater in U19 players (4221 ± 1323 ml·day) than in U16 players (3137 ± 1015 ml·day).
- U19s reported a better quality diet with more servings of fruits and vegetables (4.4 ± 1.9 vs. 2.8 ± 1.5 servings·day) and nondairy proteins (3.9 ± 1.1 vs. 2.9 ± 1.1 servings·day).
- U19 players consumed fewer servings of fats and sugars (2.0 ± 1.0 vs. 3.6 ± 2.1 servings·day).
- Moderate correlation exists between protein intake and body mass (r = .46, p < .001), with other relationships being weak.
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