Sex differences and considerations for female specific nutritional strategies: a narrative review.
J Int Soc Sports Nutr
; 18(1): 27, 2021 Apr 01.
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| ID: mdl-33794937
ABSTRACT
Although there is a plethora of information available regarding the impact of nutrition on exercise performance, many recommendations are based on male needs due to the dominance of male participation in the nutrition and exercise science literature. Female participation in sport and exercise is prevalent, making it vital for guidelines to address the sex-specific nutritional needs. Female hormonal levels, such as estrogen and progesterone, fluctuate throughout the mensural cycle and lifecycle requiring more attention for effective nutritional considerations. Sex-specific nutritional recommendations and guidelines for the active female and female athlete have been lacking to date and warrant further consideration. This review provides a practical overview of key physiological and nutritional considerations for the active female. Available literature regarding sex-specific nutrition and dietary supplement guidelines for women has been synthesized, offering evidenced-based practical information that can be incorporated into the daily lives of women to improve performance, body composition, and overall health.
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Assunto principal:
Exercício Físico
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Caracteres Sexuais
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Política Nutricional
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Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição Esportiva
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article