Vera C R Weijer, Kristin L Jonvik, Lotte van Dam, Linn Risvang, Guy Plasqui, Øyvind Sandbakk, Truis Raastad, Luc J C van Loon, Jan-Willem van Dijk
PURPOSE: Advanced insight in energy requirements of Paralympic athletes is imperative for optimizing their nutritional counseling. Given the lack of accurate data on total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) of Paralympic athletes, this study aimed to assess energy expenditure and nutritional intake of a large cohort of Paralympic athletes, across different sports and disabilities. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 48 Dutch and Norwegian Paralympic athletes (19 male/29 female) with various disabilities, competing in Para cycling, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball, Para Nordic skiing and alpine skiing participated...
January 10, 2024: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise