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Contrast the dietary needs of special populations. A variety of ANY 3 special populations.
NUTRITION FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS: YOUNG,FEMALE AND MASTERS ATHLETES :-
Adolescent, female, and masters athletes have unique nutritional
requirements as a consequence of undertaking daily training and
competition in addition to the specific demands of age and gender
related physiological changes. Dietary education and
recommendations for these special population athletes require a
focus on eating for long-term health, with special consideration
given to at risk dietary patterns and nutrients (e.g., sustained
restricted eating, low calcium, vitamin D and/or iron intakes
relative to requirements). Recent research highlighting strategies
to address age related changes in protein metabolism and the
development of tools to assist in the management of Relative Energy
Deficiency in Sport are of particular relevance to special
population athletes. Whenever possible, special population athletes
should be encouraged to meet their nutrient needs by the
consumption of whole foods rather than supplements. The
recommendation of dietary supplements (particularly to young
athletes) overemphasizes their ability to manipulate performance in
comparison with other training/dietary strategies.