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Nutritional Practices of Competitive British Wheelchair Games Players

Nutritional Practices of Competitive British Wheelchair Games Players. Study by Victoria L. Goosey- Tolfrey Loughborough University Jeanette Crosland British Paralympic Performance Services. Reasons for Study. Little info on dietary habits of wheelchair dependent participants (WDP).

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Nutritional Practices of Competitive British Wheelchair Games Players

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  1. Nutritional Practices of Competitive British Wheelchair Games Players Study by Victoria L. Goosey-Tolfrey Loughborough University Jeanette Crosland British Paralympic Performance Services

  2. Reasons for Study • Little info on dietary habits of wheelchair dependent participants (WDP). • Data that does exist does not apply to WDP who participate in sport. • Information collected can help to increase athletic performance of WDP. • Studies have shown that individuals who are wheel chair dependent have an increased level of body fat when compared to able bodied individuals.

  3. Participants • 23 British wheelchair game players • 12 basketball players & 11 tennis players • 14 females & 9 males • Ages 19-41 • Wheelchair needed for at least 60% of daily living.

  4. Types of Injuries • Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) • Brittle Bones • Multiple Sclerosis • Lower limb nerve damage • Dystrophic Dysplacia

  5. The Study • Food diaries taken for 7 consecutive days • Daily Activity Logs also taken

  6. Results • Poor relationship between energy intake and energy expenditure (# of hours training) • Female groups reported even lower energy intakes when compared to men in reference to ratio of energy intake and expenditure

  7. Discussion • There are still no dietary recommendations for individuals involved in wheelchair sport • Able bodied athletic diets have been in use as a guideline for WDP • However, according to current recommendations for sport, these participants would need to double their carbohydrate intake when considering their low energy consumption.

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