Department of Physical Education and Sport, College of Basic education, The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Aladailia-Block 4-3rd ring Road,, The State of Kuwait.
J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2011 Oct 12;8:13. doi: 10.1186/1550-2783-8-13.
No published data is currently available that describes the dietary patterns or physiological profiles of athletes participating on the Kuwaiti national fencing team and its potential impact on health and physical performance. The purpose of this investigation was to: 1) collect baseline data on nutrient intake 2) collect, analyze and report baseline for body composition, plasma lipid and lipoprotein concentrations during the competitive season, 3) compare the results with the international norms, 4) and provide necessary health and nutritional information in order to enhance the athletes' performance and skills.
Fifteen national-class fencers 21.5 ± 2.6 years of age participated in this study. Food intake was measured using a 3-day food record. Body composition was estimated using both the BOD POD and Body Mass Index (BMI). Total blood lipid profiles and maximum oxygen consumption was measured for each of the subjects during the competitive season.
The results of the present study showed significant differences in dietary consumption in comparison with the recommended dietary allowances (RDA). The blood lipids profile and body composition (BMI and % body fat) were in normal range in comparison with international norms However, the average VO2 max value was less than the value of the other fencers.
Due to the results of the research study, a dietary regimen can be designed that would better enhance athletic performance and minimize any health risks associated with nutrition. Percent body fat and BMI will also be categorized for all players. In addition, the plasma blood tests will help to determine if any of the players have an excessive level of lipids or any blood abnormalities. The outcomes of present study will have a direct impact on the players health and therefore their skills and athletic performance.
目前尚无发表的数据描述参加科威特国家击剑队的运动员的饮食模式或生理特征，以及它们对健康和身体表现的潜在影响。本研究的目的是：1）收集营养摄入量的基线数据；2）在竞技赛季期间收集、分析和报告身体成分、血浆脂质和脂蛋白浓度的基线数据；3）将结果与国际标准进行比较；4）提供必要的健康和营养信息，以提高运动员的表现和技能。
15 名 21.5±2.6 岁的国家级击剑运动员参加了这项研究。使用 3 天的食物记录来测量食物摄入量。使用 BOD POD 和体重指数（BMI）来估计身体成分。在竞技赛季期间，对每个受试者的总血脂谱和最大耗氧量进行了测量。
本研究的结果显示，与推荐的膳食允许量（RDA）相比，膳食消耗存在显著差异。与国际标准相比，血液脂质谱和身体成分（BMI 和体脂百分比）处于正常范围，但平均 VO2 max 值低于其他击剑运动员的值。
由于研究结果，我们可以设计一种饮食方案，以更好地提高运动表现并降低与营养相关的任何健康风险。还将对所有运动员进行体脂百分比和 BMI 的分类。此外，血浆血液测试将有助于确定是否有任何运动员的脂质水平过高或任何血液异常。本研究的结果将对运动员的健康产生直接影响，从而影响他们的技能和运动表现。
