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The nutritional intakes and eating patterns of elite, world and Olympian figure skaters were evaluated. Three day diet records, weights and heights were collected. Participants included 20 females 17.7 ± 8 years of age and 18 males 19.5 ± 3.6 years of age. Average weight and height for females was 107.5 ± 15.0 pounds, 5.1 ± .2 feet and for males, 146.1 ± 17.7 pounds, 5.6 ± .2 feet. Average daily caloric intakes were 1473 ± 506Kcal for females and 2795 ± 1152Kcal for males. Percentage of calories from carbohydrate, protein and fat for females were 59, 18 and 25 respectively. Percentage of calories from carbohydrate, protein and fat for males were 55, 16 and 30 respectively. Distribution of calories for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for females vs males was 310 ± 196 vs. 477 ± 274, 388 ± 245 vs. 875 ± 529, 503 ± 281 vs. 824 ± 558, and 270 ± 320 vs. 618 ± 784 respectively. For females, caloric intake was below the norm for their age group, however males were within 93% of their age group. Males consumed more calories from snack occasions vs. females. The most frequently consumed snacks for both females and males were water, fruit, nonfat skim milk, diet sodas, powerbars and fruit bars. Females obtained a higher percentage of calories at dinner(34) vs. males(29). The caloric density of fat by meal occasion was higher for males vs. females at lunch(.04 vs. .03), dinner(.04 vs. .03) and snacking(.03 vs. .02), respectively. The low caloric intake of the female skaters may be increased by raising the consumption of their fat intake. Although the skaters as a group were consuming three meals and snacks it's important to evaluate the individual eating patterns and nutrient distribution to develop a program to meet their nutritional and performance needs. |
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