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Determining the Contribution of the Energy Systems During Exercise
Published on: March 20, 2012
Sports nutrition for the recreational athlete
Ben Desbrow1, Gary Slater2, Gregory R Cox3
1PhD, APD, Advanced Sports Dietitian, School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Qld.
Background:
Recreational sports participation provides many potential health benefits. However, some athletes experience medical problems associated with, or exacerbated by, a mismanagement of the relationship between their diet and sporting endeavours.
Objective:
The aim of this article is to highlight recent developments in clinical sports nutrition, with a focus on providing evidence-based advice and resources for the management of common medical presentations.
Discussion:
A low dietary energy intake relative to exercise energy demands (ie low energy availability) may result in an array of medical issues. An evidence-based framework for advice on sports supplements is available.
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