title: Anthropometric characteristics and competition dietary intakes of professional rugby league players.
abstract: This study aimed to describe the physique characteristics and competition nutrient intake of professional Rugby League players and to assess use of a statistical technique for evaluating validity of dietary reporting. Players (n = 74) were endomorphic mesomorphs and had a mean weight, height, and BMI of 93.4 +/- 10.9 kg, 179.9 +/- 7.3 cm, and 28.5 +/- 2.1 kg/m2 respectively. Mean sum of eight skinfolds was 78.9 +/- 2.2 mm (12.4 +/- 2.9% fat). Players (n = 34) reported a mean daily energy intake of 17,708 +/- 3,688 kJ (carbohydrate 51%, protein 18%, fat 25%, alcohol 4%) with 6 and 2.0 g x kg(-1) x d(-1) from carbohydrate and protein respectively. Micronutrient intake was adequate but alcohol consumption was high relative to health standards. The dietary records provided a plausible estimate of energy intake however further research is required to evaluate statistical techniques for assessing dietary validity in athlete groups.
authors.affiliation: Sydney Sports Medicine Centre, Sydney Markets NSW 2129, Australia.
authors.forename: Bronwen
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lundy
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: O'Connor
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pelly
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Caterson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D000886:Anthropometry; D004032:Diet; D015930:Diet Records; D004034:Diet Surveys; D002149:Energy Intake / Q000502:physiology*; D005538:Football / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012650:Self Disclosure; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires