Strong evidence during the last few decades has highlighted the importance of nutrition for
sport performance, the role of carbohydrates (CHO) being of special interest. Glycogen is …

Background Dietary supplementation is a common strategy to achieve a specific health
status or performance benefit. Several investigations have focused on the prevalence of …

The purpose of this narrative review is to identify health and performance consequences
associated with LCA in female endurance athletes. The intake of carbohydrates (CHO) …

Proper nutrition is critical for optimal performance in endurance athletes. However, it is
unclear if endurance athletes are meeting all their energy and nutrient needs. We examined …

A well-balanced diet is essential for individuals, particularly athletes, because it improves
overall health by supplying energy besides repairing and replacing damaged cells. A well …

Purpose This study determined associations between diet quality measured by the Healthy
Eating Index (HEI)-2015, physical performance, and successful selection following a US …

Athletes need to develop a relatively high muscle mass and low body adipose tissue for the
sake of better athletic performance. A full range of nine essential amino acids and eleven …

Soccer is a sport practiced worldwide by both men and women, where nutrition plays a
fundamental role in the performance of soccer players, providing them with the nutrients …

Protein intake of> 0.24 g/kg of body weight (BW) at a single meal is necessary to maximize
muscle protein synthesis in a young population. However, the association between the …

This study examined the energy, macronutrient, and micronutrient intakes of female ice
hockey players over a 7-d period including game, practice, and rest days. Twenty-three …