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Nutritional considerations for vegetarian athletes.

Susan I Barr1, Candice A Rideout

  • 1University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. sibarr@interchange.ubc.ca

Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)
|June 24, 2004
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Vegetarian diets can support athletic performance if well-planned and supplemented. Key nutrients like protein, iron, and creatine require attention for optimal athletic training and endurance.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Nutrition
  • Dietary Science

Background:

  • Growing interest in plant-based diets and their health benefits.
  • Relevance of vegetarianism to athletic performance is increasingly studied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of vegetarian diets on athletic performance.
  • To examine nutrient differences between vegetarian and omnivorous diets affecting physical performance.
  • To comment on nutritional aspects of vegetarianism for athletes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on vegetarian diets and athletic performance.
  • Analysis of nutrient profiles (protein, iron, creatine) in vegetarian vs. omnivorous diets.
  • Assessment of studies on vegetarian athletes' performance.

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Main Results:

  • Well-planned vegetarian diets can support athletic performance.
  • Adequate protein intake from plant sources supports training and performance.
  • Vegetarians face higher risks of iron deficiency and lower muscle creatine concentrations.
  • Vegetarians may see greater performance gains with creatine supplementation.

Conclusions:

  • Vegetarian diets can be effective for athletes with proper planning and supplementation.
  • Attention to iron and creatine levels is crucial for vegetarian athletes.
  • Coaches should monitor for disordered eating patterns in athletes adopting vegetarian diets for weight control.