Protein Intake in Volleyball Players

Introduction• Recommendations for endurance athletes is 1.2-

1.4g/kg• Growing female athletes need to be sure it is met• Is overall caloric intake representative of protein

intake? • “ Protein metabolism during and after exercise is

affect by sex, age, intensity, duration, and type of exercise, energy intake… Protein intake for adults older than 18 is 10-15% of total calories.” ASCM

The impact of feedback on dietary intake and body composition of college women volleyball players over a competitive

season.

• Dietary intake from 15 NCAA volleyball players over the course of two seasons.• First season received no feedback, second did.• Players were consuming les than, or just at the recommended protein intake

(1.2g/kg-1.4g/kg) in first season.• After feedback, player’s overall energy intake dropped; protein mostly stayed

the same.

Eating Behaviors, Nutritional Status, and Menstrual Function in Elite

Female Adolescent Volleyball Players

• 23 nationally ranked volleyball players surveyed.

• 12 fell short of the protein recommendation (1.2-2.0).

• 10 fell short of recommended energy intake.

• 52% felt pressure to lose weight, or maintain low body weight.

Macro- and micro-nutrient intake of adolescent Greek female volleyball

players.

• 65 adolescent Greek volleyball players were surveyed.

• All players met the recommendations for protein given in the study (1.0g/kg-1.2g/kg), but not adequate amounts according to the ACSM recommendations.

• Protein recommendations for this study were set lower than in previous two studies.

Conclusion• Evidence overwhelmingly indicates adequate nutrient

intake is essential for optimal performance.• Many volleyball players not consuming enough protein• Recommended solution is to supplement with protein

powder or bar.• “Recommending protein intakes in excess of the RDA to

maintain optimal physical performance is commonly done in practice.” ACSM

• With education, athletes can achieve adequate protein and energy intake from food, reducing change of overconsumption.

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