Body composition and nutritional assessments in soccer

Article Abstract:

A study of soccer players reveals they have a wide range of physical types but, on average, male players are characterized by body fat that is 10% of body weight and that female players are characterized by 21%. CHO intake and body supply of certain vitamins and minerals are lower than desirable. Soccer players may benefit from CHO supplements and other measures to increase muscle glycogen supply. Soccer players could benefit from nutritional counseling.

United States, Health aspects, Nutrition, Soccer players

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Nutritional supplements as a source for positive doping cases?

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This article examines the accuracy of labels on nutritional supplements to determine whether the presence of substances not listed on the label could result in a positive test result for athlete doping. Findings indicate that several supplements contained ephedrine, caffeine, or hormone substances that were not listed on the product label.

Laws, regulations and rules, Labels, Drug testing

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The public perception of doping in sport in Switzerland, 1995-2004

Article Abstract:

Data from four surveys in 1995-2004 on public perception of doping in sport and anti-doping policies in Switzerland are analyzed. Results indicate an increasing public awareness of the issue and support for an effective anti-doping policy in sport.

Public affairs, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Public opinion, Control, Drug abuse

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