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- Title
DIET AND LIFESTYLE ASSESSMENT OF THE TRIATHLETES.
- Authors
Ana-Maria, Fárr; Simion, Cotoi Ovidiu; Florina, Gliga; Răzvan, Mareș; Vince, Fárr; Noémi, Benkő Timea; Adorján, Szabó István
- Abstract
Background: Triathlon is one of the most complex sport activities, and involves three different branches: swimming, cycling and running. The optimal number of daily meals (3), have to provide the most of the energy, 70% for this category of the athletes. Snacks, 2-3 or even 4 in number, will complement the daily food intake. The objective of the research was to find information about the lifestyle and eating habits of triathlon athletes. Methods: We have developed an online questionnaire that contained 45 questions about anthropometric data, lifestyle and eating habits of Mures triathlon athletes. Results: In the study were included 101 athletes, 81.2% male, 35.98 years old the mean age (22 to 54 years old). Mean BMI was 24.3. 68% participated on medical consultation, 58% used nutritive supplements, and 62.9% used it from their own initiative. Most 94.1% were nonsmokers, 44.6% consumed alcohol occasionally, 58.6% did not consume energy drinks but instead 91.1% used energy bars/gels, 85.1% were omnivores, and 2% did not consume dairy products. Daily fruit and vegetable consumption was at 55.4% respectively 43.6%. Conclusion: Most of the athletes from the study have a normal body mass index, but they need more information and management of their diet in other to perform better.
- Subjects
LIFESTYLES &; health; TRIATHLETES; FOOD habits; INGESTION; BODY mass index
- Publication
Acta Medica Marisiensis, 2017, Vol 63, p65
- ISSN
2068-3324
- Publication type
Article