Influence of Nutrition and Genetics on Performance: A Pilot Study in a Group of Gymnasts

Purpose. Energy requirements in sports performance are affected by numerous factors: physical characteristics, age, genetic basis, sports discipline. The Food and Nutrition Board recommended nutrition based on age, height, and body weight gain in relation to physical activity. Some genetic factors,...

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Main Authors: Amato Alessandra, Sacco Alessia, Macchiarella Alessandra, Contrò Valentina, Sabatino Emilia, Galassi Claudia, Proia Patrizia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2017-09-01
Series:Human Movement
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Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/humo.2017.18.issue-3/humo-2017-0029/humo-2017-0029.xml?format=INT