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Lukaski, Henry |
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Submitted to: Nutrition
Publication Type: Book / Chapter Publication Acceptance Date: 2/18/2010 Publication Date: 10/26/2010 Citation: Lukaski, H.C. 2010. Vitamins and minerals. In: Campbell, B., Spano, M., editors. NCSA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Champaign, IL. Human Kinetics. p. 87-108. Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: There is growing public awareness of the importance of adopting a healthful life-style that includes increasing regular physical activity and consuming a balanced diet. In this context, the public seeks a broader understanding of the how the various components of food contribute to health particularly in conjunction with exercise. Although the roles of dietary carbohydrate, protein and fat are well known, information about micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) in body function during physical activity is understood to a lesser degree. This point is supported by the finding that the national committees that develop dietary recommendations have only evaluated the interaction of intake and exercise for a limited number of micronutrients. This presentation describes the roles of the individual vitamins and minerals in the production and use of energy from dietary carbohydrate, protein and fat. It also highlights new evidence that identifies impairments in various physiological functions associated with low intakes of vitamins and minerals, emphasizes new evidence of decreased muscle strength, work capacity and endurance with reduced intakes of vitamin D, riboflavin, iron, magnesium, and zinc. This information will be useful to dietetic professionals who counsel physically active people. |
