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Eating patterns and body composition in two populations of rowers
Author(s) -
Pinto Diana Mendes,
Cardoso João,
Cabrita Antonio Silvério,
Pereira Paula Cardoso
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.21.5.a691-d
Subject(s) - rowing , athletes , medicine , body mass index , zoology , overweight , physical therapy , biology , archaeology , history
Physical power, rowing technique and healthy dietetic habits helps to improve performance and ensure that the practice of row can develop a better body composition and lifestyle. This study aimed to assess nutritional status and eating habits in rowers of distinct teams. We evaluated two populations (team A and B). Team A practiced competition row (120 min/day, 7 days/week) while the other did maintenance row (90 min./day, 3 days a week). The body mass index (BMI), fat mass (FM), free fat mass (FFM) and total body water (TBW) were measured by a Tanita TBF‐300. Habits and nutritional status were analyzed through an anamnesis, and an eating plan was prescribed. Comparisons between rowers showed that A team was slimmer (FM = 10,9% vs. 16,1%), had the same height and BMI, presented a higher value for FFM (64,21kg vs. 59,64 Kg) and for TBW (65,35% vs. 61,43%). In respect to the caloric ingestion we observed an average of 2862 kcal/day, in competition while maintenance presented 2195 kcal/day. A total energy value was distributed in more equilibrated manner at team A; however these athletes presented a superior range in nutrients analyzed. These results suggest that row is a very complete sport that allows body composition measurements to be in a range of normality. In spite the care showed by subjects with nutritional state we noted that some arrangements could be done to strengthen their performance and health.