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- Title
Evaluation of the frequency of consumption of vegetables, fruits and products rich in antioxidants by amateur and professional athletes.
- Authors
STAŚKIEWICZ, Wiktoria; GROCHOWSKA-NIEDWOROK, Elżbieta; KARDAS, Marek; POLANIAK, Renata; GRAJEK, Mateusz; BIAŁEK-DRATWA, Agnieszka; PIĄTEK, Małgorzata
- Abstract
Athletes belong to a group with special nutritional needs. Strenuous physical activity causes an imbalance of oxidation reduction. The purpose of the study was to assess the frequency of consuming antioxidant-rich food products among amateurs and professionals practicing selected sports. A total of 119 athletes were included in the study. The study group consisted of amateur bodybuilders and Cross-Fit athletes, as well as professional football and handball players. A validated original questionnaire assessing the frequency of consumption of selected high-antioxidant products was used. The highest frequency of consuming raw fruits among amateur athletes was 5-6 times a week (40.68%, n = 24). Sport professionals usually reported 1 serving a day (26.67%, n=16). The highest frequency of consumption of raw vegetables was 2-4 portions a week (37.29%, n=22) in amateurs group, and 5-6 portions weekly (33.33%, n = 20) in professionals group. In addition, we evaluated the intake of red wine. Most of the amateurs (47.46%, n = 28) and professionals (41.67%, n = 25) did not consume wine. All the respondents consumed food products containing antioxidants in quantities that were much lower than those recommended. The obtained findings indicate the need to develop dietary recommendations on antioxidant-rich food products for athletes, as well as appropriate nutritional education.
- Subjects
VEGETABLES; ANTIOXIDANTS; PROFESSIONAL athletes; REDOX polymers; HANDBALL players
- Publication
Sport & Tourism Central European Journal / Sport i Turystyka Srodkowoeuropejskie Czasopismo Naukowe, 2022, Vol 5, Issue 4, p83
- ISSN
2545-3211
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.16926/sit.2022.04.05