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Macronutrient Intake in Soccer Players-A Meta-Analysis.
Michal Steffl1, Ivana Kinkorova2, Jakub Kokstejn3
1Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, 162 52 Prague 6, Czech Republic. steffl@ftvs.cuni.cz.
Nutrients
|June 12, 2019
Summary
Soccer players
Area of Science:
- Sports Nutrition
- Human Nutrition
- Dietary Analysis
Background:
- Soccer player nutrition is crucial for performance and injury prevention.
- Understanding macronutrient intake trends is vital for optimizing player health.
- Current dietary patterns require evaluation to meet athletic demands.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze macronutrient intake trends in junior and senior soccer players.
- To compare dietary habits with established nutritional recommendations.
- To identify potential nutritional deficiencies or excesses in soccer athletes.
Main Methods:
- Meta-analysis of 21 studies.
- Inclusion of data from 647 junior and 277 senior players.
- Calculation of weighted averages for protein, carbohydrate, and fat intake.
Main Results:
- Protein intake exceeds recommendations for both junior (1.9 g/kg/day) and senior (1.8 g/kg/day) players.
- Carbohydrate intake is below recommended levels for juniors (5.7 g/kg/day) and seniors (4.7 g/kg/day).
- Fat intake as a percentage of total energy aligns with recommendations for both age groups.
Conclusions:
- Soccer players exhibit suboptimal carbohydrate intake, posing potential health risks.
- High protein intake may not be beneficial and could displace essential carbohydrates.
- Nutritional guidance for soccer players should prioritize adequate carbohydrate consumption.
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