Nutritional status and body composition of adolescent female gymnasts.
Nutritional status and body composition of 26 young female gymnasts (average age 12 years) were studied. The body fat percentage (15% of total body weight) is low, still consistent with an excellent health. The caloric intake is lower (1552 kcal/day) than that recommended for their age group, however it is still within the standard by body weight (43 kcal/kg). They show and insufficient assumption of carbohydrates (47.7%), mineral salts and vitamins, so that a more detailed alimentary information is required in order to avoid undesired consequences on sport performance and growth rate.
Reggiani
E
E
Arras
G B
GB
Trabacca
S
S
Senarega
D
D
Chiodini
G
G
D001823:Body Composition / Q000502:physiology*; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006173:Gymnastics; D006801:Humans; D009752:Nutritional Status / Q000502:physiology*