Nutrient intakes and dietary behaviors of male and female collegiate athletes

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to assess the dietary intakes and behaviors of male and female collegiate athletes. The result showed that only 15% and 26% of athletes had adequate intakes of carbohydrates and protein respectively and male were more likely to exceed the dietary guidelines for fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium than females and 62% of female athletes wanted to lose at least 5 lbs compared to 23% of males.

United States, Food and nutrition, Nutritional aspects, Body weight, College athletes

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Effect of carbohydrate intake during recovery from eccentric exercise on interleukin-6 and muscle-damage markers

Article Abstract:

The effect of carbohydrate supplementation during the first 2 d postexercise recovery on inflammation and muscle damage responses is determined. It is observed that increased consumption of carbohydrate does not spoil or boost the immune and muscle responses.

Pennsylvania, C-reactive protein, Immune response

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