Prevalence of reducing carbohydrate intake and fasted training in elite endurance athletes and association with bone injury.

ABSTRACT: There are conflicting reports both within the lay media and scientific literature regarding the use and benefit of dietary practices that aim to reduce CHO intake in endurance athletes. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of intentional reduction of CHO intake and fasted training in elite endurance-based athletes using a semi-quantitative questionnaire. Bone is a nutritionally modulated tissue; therefore, this study also aimed to explore if these dietary practices are potentially associated with bone injury incidence. The reported reduction of CHO intake was prevalent (28%) with the primary motivation being maintenance or manipulation of body composition. However, discrepancies in athletes' awareness of CHO intake were identified providing a potential avenue of intervention especi

SUBMITTER: Raleigh C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11369321 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature