Nutritional status of adventure racers

Female adventure racers had a body fat percentage of 20.2 ± 5.7%, while male athletes had 12.5 ± 3.5%.

• Both male and female athletes consumed high amounts of protein (1.9 ± 0.5 g/kg in men, 2.0 ± 0.4 g/kg in women) and fat (1.6 ± 0.3 g/kg in men, 1.5 ± 1.3 g/kg in women).
• Male athletes' carbohydrate intake was at the lower limit of the recommended range (5.9 ± 1.8 g/kg).
• Intake of several vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, zinc, and potassium, was inadequate for both genders, with women also lacking vitamin E and calcium.
• Female athletes exhibited high blood levels of total cholesterol (201.0 ± 44.7 mg/dL) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (104.1 ± 43.1 mg/dL).
• Overall, the nutritional profile of adventure racers was inadequate compared to recommendations for endurance athletes.

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