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The objective of this study was to assess the relationship of dietary intake of energy, iron, calcium and nutritional status of athletes with injuries and performance during training. A cross sectional study design was carried out on 282 athletes (192 males and 90 females) between 18 – 30 years participating in middle and long distance races. Socio demographic, socio-economic characteristics, injuries and performance were assessed using a pretested semi structured questionnaire. Dietary intake of energy, calcium and iron was determined using an individual 24hour dietary recall method and nutrient intakes computed using Nutrisurvey and food composition table. Nutritional status of athletes was measured as BMI. Results showed that major hindrances to expected performance were injury, loss of breath and fatigue. More females were at risk of suffering injuries than males. Dietary intake of energy, calcium and iron were low especially among females. Only 6.3% of females met the RDA for energy, 12.3% met the RDA for calcium and none of them met the RDA for iron. The nutritional status of athletes in terms of BMI was poor with significantly more females being underweight compared to male athletes. The study concluded that adequate dietary intake of energy, calcium and iron, and nutritional status of athletes are necessary to ensure performance and obviate injury.

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Association between Performance and Injury with Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status among Athletes: Case of Iten Training Camp in the Rift Valley of Kenya