Types of Carbohydrate and Health Risk Factor Associations in Female Runners
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu14925347497930952021-08-03T07:01:44Z Types of Carbohydrate and Health Risk Factor Associations in Female Runners Gallaher, Kali R. Nutrition Background: Carbohydrates serve as an important source of energy for muscle function. Therefore, carbohydrate consumption is a primary focus for physically active individuals, particularly those involved in endurance activities. It is important to consider different types of carbohydrate intake and how the various types may impact overall health in endurance athletes.Objective: This study is a secondary analysis of premenopausal recreational female runners. Different types of carbohydrate intake (fructose and fiber) were assessed for correlations with health risk factors, including visceral adipose tissue (VAT) estimates, and four skeletal site bone mineral density (BMD) Z-scores.Design: Nutrient intake was estimated from the average of each participant’s three-day food record analyzed with ESHA Food Processor in the primary study (Jennewine, 2015).Body composition, BMD, and VAT measurements were assessed with the GE Lunar iDXA including CoreScan software. VAT and BMD Z- score data from the DXA scans and daily dietary intake for fiber (g), glucose (g), fructose (g), sucrose (g), and total calories from ESHA for each participant.Statistical Analysis: Pearson correlations were generated to investigate for a potential associations between estimated fructose intake and VAT as well as fiber intake and BMD Z-scores. Regression modeling was used to assess for further association, controlling for potential confounders such as cortisol levels, energy availability, and serum Vitamin D. Results: Results show an inverse relationship between lack of significant association between fructose intake and VAT, though it did not reach statistical significance. However, when controlling for confounding variables such as energy intake and cortisol, the association trended toward significance. No significant association was found between fiber intake and BMD Z-scores. 2017-08-10 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1492534749793095 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1492534749793095 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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