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Sex differences and considerations for female specific nutritional strategies: a narrative review

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Wohlgemuth, Kealey J., Arieta, Luke R., Brewer, Gabrielle J., Hoselton, Andrew L., Gould, Lacey M., Smith-Ryan, Abbie E.·2021·Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

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Although there is a plethora of information available regarding the impact of nutrition on exercise performance, many recommendations are based on male needs due to the dominance of male participation in the nutrition and exercise science literature. Female participation in sport and exercise is prevalent, making it vital for guidelines to address the sex-specific nutritional needs. Female hormonal levels, such as estrogen and progesterone, fluctuate throughout the mensural cycle and lifecycle requiring more attention for effective nutritional considerations. Sex-specific nutritional recommendations and guidelines for the active female and female athlete have been lacking to date and warrant further consideration. This review provides a practical overview of key physiological and nutritional considerations for the active female. Available literature regarding sex-specific nutrition and dietary supplement guidelines for women has been synthesized, offering evidenced-based practical information that can be incorporated into the daily lives of women to improve performance, body composition, and overall health.

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Authors
Wohlgemuth, K. J., Arieta, L. R., Brewer, G. J., Hoselton, A. L., Gould, L. M., & Smith-Ryan, A. E.
Affiliations
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
  • Department of Exercise and Sport ScienceUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 27599 Chapel Hill NC USA
Venue
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Published
2021-01-02
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
27-27
ISSN
1550-2783 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3143831607
Cited by
111
References
176
Citations by year
2026: 21 · 2025: 28 · 2024: 27 · 2023: 17 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 3
FWCI
1.96
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (publishedVersion, cc-by)
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  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Muscle metabolism and nutrition
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rehabilitation › Exercise and Physiological Responses
Keywords
sex differences in nutrition, female athletes, women's sports participation, menstrual cycle, estrogen, progesterone, dietary supplements, exercise performance, body composition, women's health
MeSH terms
Body Composition, Body Temperature Regulation, Energy Intake, Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal, Diet, Female, Humans, Menstruation, Sex Characteristics, Exercise, Nutrition Policy, Muscle Fatigue, Dietary Supplements, Sports Nutritional Physiological Phenomena

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