Abstract
336 Nutrition is essential for a better performance. A high energetic value diet can increase the reserves of muscle glyclogen and delay the fatigue. There is some evidence that active people might lose minerals and trace elements by heavy sweating and in urine and feces. In this study we have used ten volleyball male athletes from 15 to 18 years old, who used to training 20 hours weekely. The purpose of this study was quantify the diets of this group using the 24 hour recall and 3-day food record from which mean daily intake of energy, macronutrients, micronutrients such as iron, calcium, vitamins A and C were estimated. The macronutrients intake was compared to recommendation in literature for athlete's adequacy, and micronutrients to the NRC/RDA/89. While the mean daily energy intake of 4200 Kcal and the carbohydrate mean intake (8, 3g/kg of body weight) were adequated, the mean intake of protein (2, 2g/Kg of body weight) was above the recommended intake. The maen intake of vitamins and minerals was according to the NRC/RDA/89. Therefore, the group had a mean daily energy intake which was in agreement with their needs.
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