Protein Intake in Volleyball Players

Introduction

• Recommendations for endurance athletes is 1.2-1.4g/kg

• Growing female athletes need to be sure it is met

• Is overall caloric intake representative of protein intake?

• “ Protein metabolism during and after exercise is affect by sex, age, intensity, duration, and type of exercise, energy intake… Protein intake for adults older than 18 is 10-15% of total calories.” ASCM

The impact of feedback on dietary intake and body composition of college women volleyball players over a competitive

season.

• Dietary intake from 15 NCAA volleyball players over the course of two seasons.

• First season received no feedback, second did.

• Players were consuming les than, or just at the recommended protein intake (1.2g/kg-1.4g/kg) in first season.

• After feedback, player’s overall energy intake dropped; protein mostly stayed the same.

Eating Behaviors, Nutritional Status, and Menstrual Function in Elite

Female Adolescent Volleyball Players

• 23 nationally ranked volleyball players surveyed.

• 12 fell short of the protein recommendation (1.2-2.0).

• 10 fell short of recommended energy intake.

• 52% felt pressure to lose weight, or maintain low body weight.

Macro- and micro-nutrient intake of adolescent Greek female volleyball

players.

• 65 adolescent Greek volleyball players were surveyed.

• All players met the recommendations for protein given in the study (1.0g/kg-1.2g/kg), but not adequate amounts according to the ACSM recommendations.

• Protein recommendations for this study were set lower than in previous two studies.

Conclusion

• Evidence overwhelmingly indicates adequate nutrient intake is essential for optimal performance.

• Many volleyball players not consuming enough protein

• Recommended solution is to supplement with protein powder or bar.

• “Recommending protein intakes in excess of the RDA to maintain optimal physical performance is commonly done in practice.” ACSM

• With education, athletes can achieve adequate protein and energy intake from food, reducing change of overconsumption.

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