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Authors: Schröder, Helmut; Navarro, Estanis; Mora, Jorge; Seco, Jesus; Torregrosa, Jose Maria; Tramullas, Antonio

Source: European Journal of Sport Science, Volume 4, Number 2, Number 2/June 2004 , pp. 1-15(15)

Abstract:

The aim of the present study was to analyse dietary habits and fluid intake of professional basketball players with consideration of dietary guidelines and sport nutrition recommendations. A dietary habit questionnaire including a 24 h recall was recorded by 55 elite basketball players of the first Spanish Basketball League. Energy consumption among these athletes was high 17.7 ±0.9 MJ · day –1 in comparison to other elite team sport athletes. Furthermore intakes of protein, fat, saturated fatty acids mineral and most vitamins exceed the current Daily Recommended Intakes (DRI's) for these macronutrients whereas, intakes of carbohydrate and vitamin E failed to meet the guidelines. Daily fluid intake was 3126 ±1226ml. Water was the preferred beverage (1688±1032ml), followed by milk (445 ±521ml), commercial sport drinks (377 ±520ml), carbonated beverages (307 ±492ml), juices (150 ±208ml), beer (67 ±189ml), non-alcoholic (beer 49 ±158ml) and wine (43 ±218ml). Sixty-six percent of the participants reported to consume particular foods before competition and 10% stated to do this after competition. On average athletes consumed 646 ±352ml · h –1 and 882 ±486ml of liquids during training and competition session, respectively. Furthermore, 44 % of the participants recorded not to drink before getting thirsty and 3 athletes stated never to drink during training and 2 did so during competition. Results of the present study underline the need for professional advice from sport nutritionists for elite basketball players.

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Dietary Habits and Fluid Intake of a Group of Elite Spanish Basketball Players: A Need for Professional Advice?