NUTR 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 30: Female Athlete Triad, Bone Density, Stunted Growth

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20-25% of kcal should come from fat for most athletes. We should still pick healthy fats, even if we happen to be a star athlete! Lower body fat leads to lower sex hormone levels female athlete triad. Can also affect bone mineral density also male athlete triad. To provide protein for producing enzymes and other body proteins. But most athletes easily consume adequate amounts with a normal mixed diet and can get this amount of protein from food alone. The general population (least) needs 0. 8kg/kg body weight. Endurance athletes (middle) need 1. 2-1. 4 g/kg body weight. Strength athletes (most) need 1. 2-1. 7g/kg body weight. Low fat, low sodium sources like fish and legumes are best sources of protein. Some athletes who may not get enough protein! Adolescent athletes teens need a lot for micro and macro nutrients just for growing. Those with low body weights aiming for a weight category (boxers, wrestlers)

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