NUTR 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Female Athlete Triad, Skimmed Milk, Stunted Growth
11 Jan 2017
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20-25% of kcal should come from fat for most athletes. Fat is needed for: essential fatty acids, fat soluble vitamins, getting enough energy. Adequate body fat is needed for: storage form of energy for activity, proper hormone balance. Low body fat leads to lower sex hormone levels (female athlete triad) We should still pick healthy fats, even if we happen to be a super athlete. Athletes need more protein than non-athletes: to build and maintain muscle mass, to provide protein for producing enzymes and other body proteins, to provide energy. But most athletes easily consume adequate amounts with a normal mixed diet. The general population needs 0. 8/kg body weight. But most athletes have no problem getting this amount of protein from food alone. Low fat, low sodium sources: e. g. fish and legumes, lean meat. Some athletes who may not get enough protein. Those with low body weights aiming for a weight category: boxers, wrestlers.
