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. 2020;20(3):314–324.

Table 4.

Dietary intakes, flexor to extensor ratio and knee joint laxity by cycle phase.

Early-Follicular Ovulatory Mid-Luteal
Caloric Intake (Kcal) 2180 ± 1247 1942 ± 751 1827 ± 574
Protein (g) 82 ± 41 69 ± 31 76 ± 27
Carbohydrate (g) 283 ± 171 256 ±89 226 ± 76
Fat (g) 85 ± 60 60 ± 25 73 ± 27
Caffeine (g) 44 ± 86 50 ± 88 54 ± 91
FE Ratio 60°/s (%) 49.1 ± 11.3 50.4 ± 10.4 49.3 ± 8.3
FE Ratio 180°/s (%) 54.0 ± 11.3 56.7 ± 10.2 54.4 ± 9.8
FE Ratio 300°/s (%) 67.5 ± 14.0 68.3 ± 14.7 66.6 ± 12.5
Repetitions to Fatigue 40.6 ± 8.4 40.0 ± 8.7 39.3 ± 8.6
Rested Joint Laxity (mm) 6.7 ± 2.7 6.4 ± 2.3 6.1 ± 2.1
Fatigued Joint Laxity (mm) 6.9 ± 2.2 6.4 ± 2.3 6.4 ± 1.9

Data given as means ± SD. No significant differences among visits were observed. FE Ratio = Knee flexor-to-knee extensor ratio.