A STUDY ON SUPPLEMENTARY NUTRITION FOR JUNIOR GYMNASTS AND ATHLETES
- VernacularTitle:儿童体操、少年田径运动员补充营养品期间的营养研究
- Author:
Ziting MAO
;
Guodong ZU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine
1983;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
In regard to the quality of diet, which directly affects the health of junior athletes,attention should be paid to the following points: 1) Their calorie requirements should be planned according to energy consumption. Weshould particularly increase the young gymnasts' calorie intake. 2) The percentage of fat in diet, in terms of calories. should not exceed 30, while thatof carbohydrates should be raised to a minimum of 50. 3) For those who go to school in the morning and train in the afternoon, the distributionof calorie intake may be 25% for breakfast, 40-45% for lunch and 30-35% for supper. 4) The intake of protein should be increased for junior gymnasts. 5) Vitaminization over a period of three weeks has proved to be remarkably effectivein overcoming the symptoms of lack of vitamins and increasing one's dark adaptability. 6) Efforts should be made to improve cooking and food management. spread knowledgeof nutrition and raise dietary quality.
