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ReviewFrontiers in nutrition2023

Athletes' nutritional demands: a narrative review of nutritional requirements.

Adam Amawi, Walaa AlKasasbeh, Manar Jaradat, Amani Almasri, Sondos Alobaidi, Aya Abu Hammad, Taqwa Bishtawi, Batoul Fataftah, Nataly Turk, Hassan Al Saoud and 2 more

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Review in Frontiers in nutrition, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 84 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

84 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Adam AmawiDepartment of Exercise Science and Kinesiology, School of Sport Science, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Walaa AlKasasbehDepartment of Physical and Health Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan.
Manar JaradatDepartment of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Amani AlmasriDepartment of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Sondos AlobaidiDepartment of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Aya Abu HammadDepartment of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Taqwa BishtawiDepartment of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Batoul FataftahDepartment of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Nataly TurkDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Hassan Al SaoudDepartment of Exercise Science and Kinesiology, School of Sport Science, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Amjad JarrarDepartment of Nutrition and Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Hadeel GhazzawiDepartment of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nutrition serves as the cornerstone of an athlete's life, exerting a profound impact on their performance and overall well-being. To unlock their full potential, athletes must adhere to a well-balanced diet tailored to their specific nutritional needs. This approach not only enables them to achieve optimal performance levels but also facilitates efficient recovery and reduces the risk of injuries. In addition to maintaining a balanced diet, many athletes also embrace the use of nutritional supplements to complement their dietary intake and support their training goals. These supplements cover a wide range of options, addressing nutrient deficiencies, enhancing recovery, promoting muscle synthesis, boosting energy levels, and optimizing performance in their respective sports or activities. The primary objective of this narrative review is to comprehensively explore the diverse nutritional requirements that athletes face to optimize their performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Through a thorough literature search across databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus, we aim to provide evidence-based recommendations and shed light on the optimal daily intakes of carbohydrates, protein, fats, micronutrients, hydration strategies, ergogenic aids, nutritional supplements, and nutrient timing. Furthermore, our aim is to dispel common misconceptions regarding sports nutrition, providing athletes with accurate information and empowering them in their nutritional choices.

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athletescarbohydrateergogenic aidsfathydrationmicronutrientsnutritionprotein

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PMCPMC10848936

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