@article{Nikiforos_George_Ilias_Onur_Eleftherios_Fares_John_2017, title={Dietary Intakes and Nutritional Status of a Greek Team of Female Volleyball Players}, volume={1}, url={https://knepublishing.com/index.php/AJNE/article/view/1219}, DOI={10.18502/ajne.v1i1.1219}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Aim:</strong> The purpose of this study was to assess the dietary intakes and nutritional status of a nationally ranked team of female volleyball players.</p> <p><strong>Methods</strong>: The subjects completed a general history questionnaire and 7-day food and physical activity records. Anthropometric measurements included height, weight, triceps and subscapular skinfolds and mid-upper-arm circumference. Biochemical assessment included parameters for protein, lipid, and iron status.</p> <p><strong> Results:</strong> All subjects had normal menstrual cycles and body fat values (27 %) at levels higher than for optimum performance. Most were in negative energy balance and had low energy (30 kcal/kg/d), carbohydrate (3.8 g/kg/d) and protein (1.0 g/kg/d) intakes. Fat intakes were high (39 %) and micronutrient intakes were below recommended levels, except for vitamin C, vitamin B12 and niacin. Biochemical indices were normal except for iron and lipid status of some players.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> These results indicate that the players of this team have dietary intakes that place them at risk for nutritional shortages and compromised performance; they need professional counseling regarding nutrition practices for optimum health and performance.</p&gt;}, number={1}, journal={Arab Journal of Nutrition and Exercise (AJNE)}, author={Nikiforos, Galanis and George, Kleftouris and Ilias, Alafropatis and Onur, Oral and Eleftherios, Tsiridis and Fares, Sayegh and John, Kirkos}, year={2017}, month={Nov.}, pages={1-14} }