Dietitian-Observed Macronutrient Intakes of Young Skill and Team-Sport Athletes: Adequacy of Pre, During, and Postexercise Nutrition

Male athletes consumed an average of 1.4 g carbohydrate/kg before exercise, meeting recommendations more closely than female athletes.

• 73% of male athletes and 57% of female athletes met carbohydrate intake recommendations in the 4 hours before exercise.
• During exercise, only 18% of male athletes and 29% of female athletes achieved the recommended 30-60 g carbohydrate/hour.
• Post-exercise, 68% of male athletes and 43% of female athletes met the carbohydrate intake recommendations.
• Protein intake post-exercise was 45.2 ± 36.9 g for male athletes and 18.0 ± 21.2 g for female athletes, with 73% and 43% meeting recommendations, respectively.
• Overall, male athletes had a higher adherence to carbohydrate and protein intake recommendations compared to female athletes.

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