TABLE 1.
Anthropometrics parameters and the MedQ-Sus questionnaire score in sedentary, moderately active, very active, and elite soccer players. Data are expressed as mean and standard deviation.
| No Physical Activity | Moderate Level of Physical Activity (< 3 hours × week) | High Level of Physical Activity (> 6 hours × week) | Elite Soccer Players | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (cm) | 175.7 ± 4.7 | 177.0 ± 6.7 | 179.8 ± 9.3 | 182.6 ± 6.7 |
| Weight (kg) | 69.4 ± 4.9 | 70.6 ± 6.3 | 73.7 ± 8.5 | 77.6 ± 6.9 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.4 ± 1.0 | 22.5 ± 0.8 | 22.7 ± 0.8 | 23.2 ± 1.2 |
| Cereals & cereal products | 1.7 ± 0.5 | 1.5 ± 0.6 | 1.7 ± 0.6 | 1.5 ± 0.6 |
| Legumes | 1.3 ± 0.5 | 1.2 ± 0.9 | 1.5 ± 0.8 | 1.3 ± 0.8 |
| Fresh vegetables | 1.5 ± 0.6 | 1.2 ± 0.7 | 1.5 ± 0.6 | 1.5 ± 0.5 |
| Fresh fruit | 1.0 ± 0.9 | 1.5 ± 0.8 | 1.7 ± 0.5 | 1.5 ± 0.8 |
| Dairy products | 1.5 ± 0.8 | 1.5 ± 0.8 | 1.2 ± 0.7 | 1.3 ± 0.8 |
| Fish and fish products | 1.0 ± 0.6 | 1.3 ± 0.5 | 1.7 ± 0.5 | 1.3 ± 0.7 |
| Meat and meat products | 1.8 ± 0.4 | 1.5 ± 0.5 | 1.5 ± 0.5 | 1.5 ± 0.5 |
| Olive oil | 1.3 ± 0.5 | 1.2 ± 0.9 | 1.2 ± 0.7 | 1.5 ± 0.5 |
| Total score | 11.2 ± 1.5 | 10.8 ± 1.2 | 11.8 ± 1.6 | 11.5 ± 0.8 |
Legend. BMI: Body Mass Index.