Dietary Intake over a 7-Day Training and Game Period in Female Varsity Rugby Union Players
This study estimated the daily energy intake (EI) and energy expenditure (TDEE) in female varsity rugby union players during a weekly training/game cycle. Fifteen (nine forwards, six backs) players (20.5 ± 0.4 y, 167.1 ± 1.8 cm, 74.9 ± 2.9 kg) were monitored for a 7-day period (one fitness, two heav...
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| description | This study estimated the daily energy intake (EI) and energy expenditure (TDEE) in female varsity rugby union players during a weekly training/game cycle. Fifteen (nine forwards, six backs) players (20.5 ± 0.4 y, 167.1 ± 1.8 cm, 74.9 ± 2.9 kg) were monitored for a 7-day period (one fitness, two heavy training, one light training, one game, and two recovery days) during their regular season. The average EI throughout the week for all 15 players was 2158 ± 87 kcal. There were no significant differences between days, but the lowest EI (1921 ± 227 kcal) occurred on the mid-week recovery day and the highest on game day (2336 ± 231 kcal). The average TDEE was 2286 ± 168 kcal (~6% > EI). The mean energy availability (EA) over the 7-day period was 31.1 ± 3.6 kcal/kg FFM/day for the group. Of the players, 14% were in the optimal EA range (>45 kcal/kg FFM/day); 34% were in the moderate range (≥30–45 kcal/kg FFM/day); and 52% had a poor EA of <30 kcal/kg FFM/day. Carbohydrate (3.38 ± 0.36 g/kg/day, 45% of EI); fat (1.27 ± 0.12 g/kg/day, 37% of EI); and protein (1.38 ± 0.12 g/kg/day, 18% of EI) consumption remained similar throughout the week (<i>p</i> > 0.05). The players consumed 6% less energy than they expended, providing poor to moderate EA; therefore, daily carbohydrate intake recommendations were not met. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b95ab155572d448590e1b3e15dc864982023-11-23T14:36:32ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432022-05-011411228110.3390/nu14112281Dietary Intake over a 7-Day Training and Game Period in Female Varsity Rugby Union PlayersClaire Traversa0Danielle L. E. Nyman1Lawrence L. Spriet2Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, Montreal, QC H2W 1S4, CanadaQueens University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, CanadaDepartment of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, CanadaThis study estimated the daily energy intake (EI) and energy expenditure (TDEE) in female varsity rugby union players during a weekly training/game cycle. Fifteen (nine forwards, six backs) players (20.5 ± 0.4 y, 167.1 ± 1.8 cm, 74.9 ± 2.9 kg) were monitored for a 7-day period (one fitness, two heavy training, one light training, one game, and two recovery days) during their regular season. The average EI throughout the week for all 15 players was 2158 ± 87 kcal. There were no significant differences between days, but the lowest EI (1921 ± 227 kcal) occurred on the mid-week recovery day and the highest on game day (2336 ± 231 kcal). The average TDEE was 2286 ± 168 kcal (~6% > EI). The mean energy availability (EA) over the 7-day period was 31.1 ± 3.6 kcal/kg FFM/day for the group. Of the players, 14% were in the optimal EA range (>45 kcal/kg FFM/day); 34% were in the moderate range (≥30–45 kcal/kg FFM/day); and 52% had a poor EA of <30 kcal/kg FFM/day. Carbohydrate (3.38 ± 0.36 g/kg/day, 45% of EI); fat (1.27 ± 0.12 g/kg/day, 37% of EI); and protein (1.38 ± 0.12 g/kg/day, 18% of EI) consumption remained similar throughout the week (<i>p</i> > 0.05). The players consumed 6% less energy than they expended, providing poor to moderate EA; therefore, daily carbohydrate intake recommendations were not met.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/11/2281nutritionfemale athletesrugby unionenergy intakeenergy expendituremacronutrients |
| spellingShingle | Claire Traversa Danielle L. E. Nyman Lawrence L. Spriet Dietary Intake over a 7-Day Training and Game Period in Female Varsity Rugby Union Players Nutrients nutrition female athletes rugby union energy intake energy expenditure macronutrients |
| title | Dietary Intake over a 7-Day Training and Game Period in Female Varsity Rugby Union Players |
| title_full | Dietary Intake over a 7-Day Training and Game Period in Female Varsity Rugby Union Players |
| title_fullStr | Dietary Intake over a 7-Day Training and Game Period in Female Varsity Rugby Union Players |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dietary Intake over a 7-Day Training and Game Period in Female Varsity Rugby Union Players |
| title_short | Dietary Intake over a 7-Day Training and Game Period in Female Varsity Rugby Union Players |
| title_sort | dietary intake over a 7 day training and game period in female varsity rugby union players |
| topic | nutrition female athletes rugby union energy intake energy expenditure macronutrients |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/11/2281 |
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