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Energy expenditure and dietary intake in professional football players in the Dutch Premier League: Implications for nutritional counselling
Energy use and food intake in Dutch Premier League football players and what it means for nutrition advice
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Abstract
Daily energy expenditure (EE) in professional football players is 13.8 ± 1.5 MJ/day.
- The physical activity level (PAL) of these players is 1.75 ± 0.13.
- Weighted mean energy intake (EI) is 11.1 ± 2.9 MJ/day, indicating 18 ± 15% underreporting.
- Energy intake is higher on match days (13.1 ± 4.1 MJ) compared to training (11.1 ± 3.4 MJ) and rest days (10.5 ± 3.1 MJ).
- Carbohydrate intake significantly increases on match days (5.1 ± 1.7 g/kg body mass) versus training (3.9 ± 1.5 g/kg) and rest days (3.7 ± 1.4 g/kg).
- Protein intake is 1.7 ± 0.5 g/kg body mass, with uneven distribution throughout the day.
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