Military Protein Intake Related to Strength and Fat Mass Independent of Energy Intake

Abstract

Kinetic military units operate in austere training environments and deprivation not commonly experienced by competitive athletes. Nutritional strategies to protect against decrements in performance and potential injury risk may differ for these two groups. A cross sectional analysis was conducted to determine energy and macronutrient characteristics associated with performance metrics.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jul 07, 2020
Source ID
10.1093/milmed/usaa151

Entities

People

  • Christopher J Halagarda
  • D Travis Thomas
  • Jeremy A. Ross
  • John Abt
  • Joshua D. Winters
  • Nicholas R. Heebner
  • Ryan Sheppard
  • Scott D. Royer

Organizations

  • Children's Health
  • Office of Naval Research
  • United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command
  • University of Kentucky

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Readers

  • Economics
  • Exercise and Sports Science.