GENERAL NUTRITION GUIDELINES Energy: Carbohydrate:
Protein: Fat:
Recommendations should be individualized based on body composition goals.
For very high-intensity, brief events (100 to 400 meters) recommended intake is between 5 and 7 g/kg/d. For high-intensity, short-duration events (800 to 10,000 meters) recommended intake is between 5 and 7 g/kg/d.
Recommended intake is between 1.2 and 1.7 g/kg/d.
Recommended intake is approximately 1.0 g/kg/d or the remainder of kcals should be consumed as fat with an emphasis on heart-healthy fats.
COMMON NUTRITIONAL CONCERNS
Energy Intake In general, daily energy expenditure is high due to demanding training. Reported daily intakes are oſt en less than estimated needs.
Weight Loss High muscularity is valued, so many track athletes are attempting to lose body fat. Rapid weight loss is more likely to be detrimental to performance than gradual weight loss. A weight-loss plan must allow for suffi cient carbohydrate and protein to support training.
Potential for Disordered Eating or Eating Disorders Pressure to attain or maintain a low percentage of body fat or an undue focus on body appearance increas- es the risk for athletes, particularly female middle-distance runners, to develop disordered eating or eat- ing disorders.