Are the Dietary-Nutritional Recommendations Met? Analysis of Intake in Endurance Competitions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent decades the number of endurance events has increased, as well as the number of athletes participating in them. Adequate nutritional and water planning is essential to maintain optimal sports performance and to reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal problems. The main objective of this study is to determine the dietary intake and compliance with nutritional recommendations of athletes in two endurance competitions, as well as to assess the incidence of gastrointestinal complaints.

Methods

An observational and cross-sectional study was carried out on the consumption of liquids, food, and supplements in 42 triathletes and mountain runners (MRs) participating in a Vi-Half-Gasteiz triathlon and the Ultra Sierra de Cazorla trail run. At the completion of the

SUBMITTER: Jimenez-Alfageme R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10820672 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature