Waist-to-height ratio, body fat, and macronutrient intake as predictors of lipid abnormalities in elite Turkish athletes: a comparative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular physical activity can improve the blood lipid profile, yet athletes may still experience dyslipidemia. This study examined lipid profiles in Turkish endurance and strength athletes in relation to the dietary intake.

Methods

Eighty-four participants, including strength athletes (n = 45), endurance athletes (n = 20), and non-athletes (n = 19) were assessed for dietary intake (quantitative food-frequency questionnaire), body composition, and blood lipid profile.

Results

Endurance athletes had a lower body mass index (BMI), body fat (%), fat mass, waist-to-hip ratio, and waist-to-height ratio than strength athletes and non-athletes (p < 0.05). Endurance athletes derived a lower percentage of daily energy intake from protein a

SUBMITTER: Tamer F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12903904 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature