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Whole Body Fuel Use: A Preliminary Study Of Carbohydrate And Fat Oxidation During Water Exercise, Heather Gerrish, Laura Miller, Mitchell Fisher, Debra D'Acquisto
Whole Body Fuel Use: A Preliminary Study Of Carbohydrate And Fat Oxidation During Water Exercise, Heather Gerrish, Laura Miller, Mitchell Fisher, Debra D'Acquisto
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The purpose of this investigation was to measure energy expenditure and whole body carbohydrate and fat oxidation during shallow water exercise (SWE; submerged to axillary level). The level of energy expenditure and the relative contribution of fuels (e.g., carbohydrate [CHO], fat) depends on the intensity of exercise effort. This descriptive study addressed two questions: (1) what is the energy expenditure of performing SWE over a range of intensities; and (2) how does the rate of CHO and fat usage change with increasingly more demanding SWE efforts. Five healthy females (ages 18 to 26 years) performed five submaximal and one maximal …
Nutrient Intake Of Elite Canadian And American Athletes With Spinal Cord Injury, Heather Gerrish
Nutrient Intake Of Elite Canadian And American Athletes With Spinal Cord Injury, Heather Gerrish
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The nutrient needs of spinal cord injury (SCI) athletes are dependent on their physiological alterations, training load, and intensity of practice. Limited research is available regarding the current nutrient intake of SCI elite athletes, possible nutrient deficiencies, and geographical consumption patterns. The purpose of this study was to examine the diets of Canadian (CAN), n=12, and American (USA), n=27, elite athletes with SCI from the United States Paralympic Canadian Sport Institute utilizing a self-reported 24-hour diet recall. Nutrient inadequacy was estimated by the proportion of athletes with mean intakes below the estimated average requirement (EAR) using the Research Solutions Food …
Acceptability Of Adding Pea Powder Protein To Pumpkin Spice Muffins To Make A Good Source And Excellent Source Of Protein, Jami Marzano, Samantha Johnson, Cassandra Weldon
Acceptability Of Adding Pea Powder Protein To Pumpkin Spice Muffins To Make A Good Source And Excellent Source Of Protein, Jami Marzano, Samantha Johnson, Cassandra Weldon
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Consuming recommended amounts of protein is vital to ensure adequate health and proper function of the body. Specific populations, such as vegans and vegetarians, may find consuming recommended amounts of protein from the diet challenging. Therefore, the addition of alternative sources of protein in baked goods was the primary focus in this study. Pea powder protein isolate, from the dry yellow pea, was utilized. Pumpkin spice muffins were manipulated to contain various amounts of pea powder protein to create a good source of protein and an excellent source of protein compared to a control containing no added protein. Data were …
The Effects Of A Vegetarian Diet On Dietary Iron Intake In Adolescent Female Endurance Athletes, Tucker Reiley, Heather Gerrish, Meghan Varner
The Effects Of A Vegetarian Diet On Dietary Iron Intake In Adolescent Female Endurance Athletes, Tucker Reiley, Heather Gerrish, Meghan Varner
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A chief concern for female endurance athletes is adequate iron status which is partially determined by iron and vitamin C intake. This study examines the impact of diet on iron intake in adolescent female cross country runners. Animal-based iron sources are recognized as being better absorbed and more bioavailable than non-animal-based sources. Additionally, vitamin C promotes iron absorption. In this study, the independent variable was defined as a vegetarian diet (one excluding meat, fish, and poultry), with the control being a non-vegetarian diet. The hypothesis was that vegetarian cross country runners would have lower mean iron intakes than non-vegetarians. Data …