Male Army ROTC Cadets Fail to Meet Military Dietary Reference Intakes and Exhibit a High Prevalence of Low Energy Availability and Poor Sleep Quality

Autor: Klein, Taylor Garron, Dylan J.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology; Volume 8; Issue 3; Pages: 95
ISSN: 2411-5142
DOI: 10.3390/jfmk8030095
Popis: The purpose of this study was to assess the dietary habits, prevalence of low energy availability (EA), and sleep quality in a cohort of male army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets, and to investigate the relationship between EA and sleep quality as well as EA and various body composition variables that are important for tactical readiness. Thirteen male army ROTC cadets (22.2 ± 4.1 yrs; BMI: 26.1 ± 2.3) had their EA and body composition assessed using diet and exercise records alongside bioelectrical impedance analysis. Cadets also completed a validated sleep questionnaire. Sixty-two percent of participants presented with clinically low EA (
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