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Evaluation Of Nutrition Intake Of Football Players, Heba S. Abdelhaliem, Hoda M. El Gezrey

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Introduction Despite football being the most popular sport in Egypt, most players do not know their needed nutritional requirements. The metabolic rate and energy consumption increased dramatically in football players. Thus, nutrition plays a significant role in improving the performance and the quality of life for these players. Objective This study aimed to assess the nutritional status of 50 football players aged between 15 and 19 years in Gomhorya Club – Menoufia. Participants and methods Dietary intake was evaluated for 7 days by using dietary assessment tools (24-h recall). This data was used to determine energy, macronutrients, micronutrients, and fiber. …