Table 1.
Basic characteristics and dietary intake of subjects, median (Interquartile range).
| Parameter | Males (n = 12) | Females (n = 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 38.5 (31.3–40.0) | 38.0 ((31.6–44.5) |
| Height (cm) | 179.0 (173.5–184.5) | 162.0 (160.0–166.5) * |
| Body mass (kg) | 72.6 (69.6–81.0) | 56.5 (53.5–59.0) * |
| Fat mass percentage (%) | 12.9 (10.0–16.3) | 19.4 (9.2–12.9) * |
| Fat-free mass (kg) | 63.8 (60.0–68.3) | 45.5 (42.8–47.9) * |
| Maximum oxygen consumption (VO2 max), mL·min−1·kg−1 |
60.7 (52.7–65.1) | 51.0 (48.7–52.2) * |
| Baseline training (h·week−1) | 16.3 (15.0–17.6) | 16.4 (15.5–17.0) |
| Years in ultra-endurance sports (y) | 6.0 (2.75–20.0) | 10.5 (4.0–20.0) |
| Dietary intake per day | %RDA ** | %RDA ** |
| Energy (kcal) | 2571.8 (2057.4–3355.5) | 1871.7 (1589.7–2020.0) * |
| Carbohydrate (%) | 36.1 (33.2–41.5) | 34.0 (29.6–35.9) |
| Carbohydrate (g−1·kg−1·d) | 3.4 (2.3–3.8) | 2.7 (2.1–3.2) |
| Protein (%) | 19.9 (16.7–21.8) | 16.3 (14.8–18.2) * |
| Protein (g−1·kg−1·d) | 1.6 (1.3–2.2) | 1.3 (1.2–1.3) |
| Fat (%) | 43.8 (40.9–49.9) | 49.8 (48.9–52.9) * |
| Omega 3 (g) | 2.9 (2.4–4.1) | 2.6 (1.9–3.6) |
| Omega 6 (g) | 25.4 (19.1–32.0) | 20.0 (14.6– 24.5) |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 145.6 (84.9–186.1) 161.7 | 98.9 (68.0–121.3) 136.7 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 28.7 (20.8–31.7) 143.6 | 18.9 (12.5–25.2) * 94.4 |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 729.2 (592.1–815.9) 81.0 | 505.0 (403.5–915.0) 72.1 |
| Selenium (μg) | 52.2 (43.4–65.0) 95.0 | 57.5 (45.2–62.1) 104.5 |
| Zinc (mg) | 14.8 (13.5–20.8) 134.5 | 10.6 (10.1–11.7) * 132.0 |
* p < 0.05; ** % RDA represents the percentage of median micronutrient intakes of subjects compared to the recommended dietary allowance (RDA).