Anthropometric Characteristics and Competition Dietary Intakes of Professional Rugby League Players

B Lundy; H O'Connor; Fiona Pelly; I Caterson

doi:10.1123/ijsnem.16.2.199

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Anthropometric Characteristics and Competition Dietary Intakes of Professional Rugby League Players

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Anthropometric Characteristics and Competition Dietary Intakes of Professional Rugby League Players

B Lundy, H O'Connor, Fiona Pelly and I Caterson

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Vol.16(2), pp.199-213

2006

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.16.2.199

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Abstract

somatotype

under reporting

skinfolds

diet records

physique

This study aimed to describe the physique characteristics and competition nutrient intake of professional Rugby League players and to assess use of a statistical technique for evaluating validity of dietary reporting. Players (n = 74) were endomorphic mesomorphs and had a mean weight, height, and BMI of 93.4 ± 10.9 kg, 179.9 ± 7.3 cm, and 28.5 ± 2.1 kg/m2 respectively. Mean sum of eight skinfolds was 78.9 ± 2.2 mm (12.4 ± 2.9% fat). Players (n = 34) reported a mean daily energy intake of 17,708 ± 3,688 kJ (carbohydrate 51%, protein 18%, fat 25%, alcohol 4%) with 6 and 2.0 g • kg-1 • d-1 from carbohydrate and protein respectively. Micronutrient intake was adequate but alcohol consumption was high relative to health standards. The dietary records provided a plausible estimate of energy intake however further research is required to evaluate statistical techniques for assessing dietary validity in athlete groups.

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Title: Anthropometric Characteristics and Competition Dietary Intakes of Professional Rugby League Players
Authors: B Lundy (Author) - Sydney Sports Medicine Centre
H O'Connor (Author) - University of Sydney
Fiona Pelly (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
I Caterson (Author) - University of Sydney
Publication details: International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, Vol.16(2), pp.199-213
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Date published: 2006
DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.16.2.199
ISSN: 1526-484X
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449998002621
Output Type: Journal article

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