A Systematic Review of the Effects of Nutrient Intake in Handball Players on Exercise Performance
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Mora Fernández, Agustín; López Moro, Alejandro; Chirosa Ríos, Luis Javier; Mariscal Arcas, MiguelEditorial
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Handball Beach handball Exercise performance Nutrition
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2022-12-03Referencia bibliográfica
Mora-Fernandez, A... [et al.]. A Systematic Review of the Effects of Nutrient Intake in Handball Players on Exercise Performance. Appl. Sci. 2022, 12, 12378. [https://doi.org/10.3390/app122312378]
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Counselling of Economic Transformation, Industry, Knowledge and Universities-Junta de Andalucia; The High Council for Sports (CSD), Spanish Ministry of Culture and Sport (RED GENDASH "Gender and Data Science in Sports and Health" FEDER-ISCIII PI14/01040 P18-RT-4247; RED RDFD "Functional Sports Dynamometry" 02/UPR/21; Spanish Government 06/UPB/22 FPU20/00210Resumen
Introduction: Modern handball was introduced as an Olympic sport in 1972 and is played by
more than 19 million people worldwide. Beach handball was born as an adaptation of court handball
in the 1990s. Both modalities are complex and multifactorial ball games characterised by a fast pace
and variable game intensities, as well as the strong influence of tactical concepts, social factors and
cognitive aspects. Objective: To analyse the nutritional status of both male and female players to assess
whether it is in line with specific and general dietary intake demands. Methodology: A systematic
search of databases was carried out using keywords with relevant Boolean operators. Results: A total
of 468 studies was identified, of which 44 studies were included: 7 on hydration; 22 studies related
to energy, macronutrient and fibre intake; 23 that assessed micronutrients; 4 studies on nutritional
knowledge and information sources; and 2 articles on eating disorders. A further 85 articles were
included in order to cross-check results. Discussion: The need for a state of euhydration and normal
plasma electrolyte levels is clear. Adequate energy intake is the cornerstone of the handball athlete’s
diet to support optimal body function. The ACSM sets daily recommendations of 6–10 g CHO/kg
body weight for handball, and daily protein recommendations range from 1.2 to 2.0 g PRO/kg/day
and 14 g dietary fibre per 1000 kcal. Conclusion: The nutritional habits of handball players do not
seem to be adequate to the demands of the sport, although these demands are not clarified. The
inclusion of nutrition professionals could be a key element in the performance of these athletes.