Nutrient intakes of Kelantan state athletes

Abstract

Dietary status was evaluated in thirteen male Kelantan State athletes. Each athlete kept a 7-day weighed food intake record. Diets were analysed for nutrient content using a computerised software package. Mean daily energy intake averaged 10.7±3.7MJ×d
-1 (2567±887 kcal×d-1) or 175±60 kJ×kg BM1×d -1. Carbohydrate, protein and fat intake averaged 6.4±2.1 g×kg BM-1, 1.6±0.6 g×kg BM-1 and 1.1±0.5 g×kg BM-1, respectively. The energy derived from carbohydrate, fat and protein respectively, averaged 61.9±8.5%, 23.0±6.5%, 23.0±6.5% and 15.1±3.6% of the total energy intake. Most of the selected vitamins and mineral intake were below United States Recommended Dietary Allowances except for riboflavin, vitamin C and iron.