Estimates of Energy Intake and Expenditure in Elite Female Touch Players During an International Tournament

Aug 4, 2017International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism

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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