TABLE 2.
Assessment of body composition via dual x-ray absorptiometry during 6-d baseline of high energy/CHO availability then 9-d adaptation to an LEA diet in highly trained race walkers undertaking endurance training.
| HCHO (n = 10 M, 2 F) | LEA (n = 10 M, 1 F) | |
|---|---|---|
| Prebaseline Testing | ||
| Scale mass (kg) | 64.1 ± 7.5 | 66.1 ± 6.7 |
| DXA total mass (kg) | 64.6 ± 7.5 | 66.6 ± 6.6 |
| Lean mass (kg) | 53.0 ± 8.3 | 54.3 ± 5.8 |
| Bone mineral content (kg) | 2.8 ± 0.4 | 2.8 ± 0.3 |
| Fat mass (kg) | 8.9 ± 2.7 | 9.4 ± 2.5 |
| FFM (kg) | 55.7 ± 8.7 | 57.1 ± 6.2 |
| Postadaptation Testing | ||
| Scale mass (kg) | 63.1 ± 7.2* | 64.1 ± 6.8*^ |
| DXA total mass (kg) | 63.7 ± 7.4 | 64.5 ± 6.8*^ |
| Lean mass (kg) | 52.9 ± 8.3 | 53.8 ± 6.6 |
| Bone mineral content (kg) | 2.8 ± 0.4 | 2.8 ± 0.3 |
| Fat mass (kg) | 8.0 ± 2.4* | 7.9 ± 2.3*^ |
| FFM (kg) | 55.7 ± 8.7 | 56.7 ± 6.6 |
Data are presented as mean ± SD.
*P < 0.05, difference between baseline and adaptation.
^P < 0.05, difference in magnitude of change from baseline to adaptation between HCHO and LEA.
M, male; F, female.