Carbohydrate intake in young female cross-country skiers is lower than recommended and affects competition performance

Purpose(1) To evaluate if energy availability (EA), macronutrient intake and body composition change over four training periods in young, highly trained, female cross-country skiers, and (2) to clarify if EA, macronutrient intake, body composition, and competition performance are associated with eac...

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Main Authors: Oona Kettunen, Ritva Mikkonen, Jaakko Mursu, Vesa Linnamo, Johanna K. Ihalainen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2023.1196659/full