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Energy Used and Consumed by Top Female Touch Players During an International Tournament
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Abstract
Total daily energy expenditure was 43.6 ± 3.1 Kcal·kg body mass.
- Energy intake was similar to expenditure, at 39.9 ± 9.4 Kcal·kg body mass.
- Carbohydrate intake was significantly below recommendations on all tournament days, particularly on Day 2.
- Protein and fat intakes met current dietary recommendations across the tournament days.
- Saturated fat intake exceeded the recommended limit on Days 1-3.
- Maintaining energy balance was observed on average among players.
- Insufficient carbohydrate intake may be linked to reduced high-intensity running performance on Day 3.
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