Sleep, Diet Quality, and Lipid Profile Assessment in NCAA Division I Acrobatics and Tumbling Student-Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Leticia C de SouzaKatherine M LeeTomas J Chapman-LopezJeffery L HeilesonRicardo E TorresJeffrey S ForsseAndrew R GallucciLesLee K FunderburkPublished in: Journal of the American Nutrition Association (2024)
Most athletes experienced suboptimal sleep (≤7 hours/night) and 31% displayed at least one undesirable lipid concentration (elevated TC, TG, or LDL-C or reduced HDL-C). Tailoring interventions with sports dietitians is recommended, focused on increasing monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat intake while reducing saturated fat consumption. These interventions could mitigate cardiovascular risks, improve recovery, and possibly enhance athletic performance.