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How Do Male Football Players Meet Dietary Recommendations? A Systematic Literature Review

Danielik, Karol, Książek, Anna, Zagrodna, Aleksandra, Słowińska-Lisowska, Małgorzata·2022·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

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The aim of this review was to determine whether male football players meet dietary recommendations according to a UEFA expert group statement and to identify priority areas for dietetic intervention, including training periodization and field position. A database search of PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO and Scopus was performed. To be included within the final review, articles were required to provide a dietary intake assessment of professional and semi-professional football players. A total of 17 studies met the full eligibility criteria. Several studies showed insufficient energy and carbohydrate intake compared to the recommendations. A majority of athletes consume adequate protein and fat intakes compared to the recommendations. In addition, several studies showed the insufficient intake of vitamins and minerals. This systematic review showed that football players do not meet the nutritional recommendations according to the UEFA expert group statement. Future research should be focused on how to apply nutritional recommendations specific for athletes in accordance with training periodization and positions on the field.

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Authors
Danielik, K., Książek, A., Zagrodna, A., & Słowińska-Lisowska, M.
Venue
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2022-08-03
Volume
19
Issue
15
Pages
9561
ISSN
1660-4601
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22
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