Vitamin D status of females in an elite gymnastics program
Vitamin D status of females in an elite gymnastics program
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DOI:
10.1097/jsm.0b013e3181650eee
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发表时间:
2008-03-01
影响因子:
2.7
通讯作者:
Lovell, Greg
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作者:
Lovell, Greg
Objective: Vitamin D plays an important role in calcium and bone metabolism. In Australia it has been assumed that all young athletes have good vitamin D levels. A survey of females in an elite gymnastics program was undertaken to determine their vitamin D and dietary calcium status.Design: Cross-sectional survey.Setting: Females in an elite gymnastics program at the Australian Institute of Sport.Participants and Outcome Measures: Eighteen female gymnasts aged 10-17 years were assessed for vitamin D status (serum 25[OH]D) and dietary calcium intake.Results: Fifteen were found to have levels below current recommended guidelines for optimal bone health (