Journal of exercise nutrition & biochemistry.
Discontinued
Publisher:
Korean Society for Exercise Nutrition,
Frequency: Quarterly
Country: Korea (South)
Language: English
Author(s):
Han'guk Undong Yŏngyang Hakhoe,
Start Year:2011 - 2019
Identifiers
| ISSN: | 2233-6834 (Print) 2233-6842 (Electronic) 2233-6834 (Linking) |
| NLM ID: | 101572566 |
| (OCoLC): | 851732029 |
| LCCN: | 2013243365 |
Weight loss practice, nutritional status, bone health, and injury history: A profile of professional jockeys in Korea. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of weight loss practices on nutritional status, bone health, and injury history among Korean professional jockeys. Methods: Forty-three male jockeys completed a questionnaire to assess their weight loss practices. Of these, 10 jockeys were selected for in-depth assessment of their nutritional status, bone health, and injury history. Results: The questionnaires revealed that 81.4% of jockeys lost weight every week mainly by dieting and/or exercising. None of the jockeys consumed enough food during the weight loss period. Two jockeys were d...