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Jonas Algis Abaravičius
Department of Physiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Laboratory Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, 01513 Vilnius, Lithuania

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Journal article
Published: 16 September 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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There are about 466 million people with hearing impairments in the world. The scientific literature does not provide sufficient data on the actual nutrition and other variables of professional deaf athletes. The objectives of this study were to investigate and evaluate the body composition, the physical working capacity, the nutrition intake, and the blood parameters of iron and vitamin D in the Lithuanian high-performance deaf women’s basketball team players. The female athletes (n = 14) of the Lithuanian deaf basketball team aged 26.4 ± 4.5 years were recruited for an observational cross-sectional study. A 7-day food recall survey method was used to investigate their actual diet. The measurements of the body composition were performed using the BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis) tetra-polar electrodes. In order to assess the cardiorespiratory and aerobic fitness levels of athletes, ergo-spirometry (on a cycle ergometer) was used to measure the peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) and the physical working capacity at a heart rate of 170 beats per minute (PWC170). The athletes’ blood tests were taken to investigate the red blood cells, hemoglobin, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, ferritin, transferrin, iron concentrations, and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC). The consideration of the VO2peak (55.9 ± 6.1 mL/min/kg of body weight, 95% CI: 51.8, 58.9) and the low VO2peak (56–60 mL/min/kg of body weight) (p = 0.966) in the deaf women’s basketball team players revealed no differences. For the deaf female athletes, the PWC170 was equal to 20.3 ± 2.0 kgm/min/kg of body weight and represented only the average aerobic fitness level. The carbohydrate and protein intakes (5.0 ± 1.3 and 1.3 ± 0.3 g/kg of body weight, respectively) met only the minimum levels recommended for athletes. The fat content of the diet (38.1 ± 4.1% of energy intake) exceeded the maximum recommended content (35% of energy intake) (p = 0.012). The mean blood serum concentrations of 25(OH)D and ferritin (24.1 ± 6.6 nmol/L and 11.0 ± 4.1 µg/L, respectively) predicted vitamin D and iron deficits in athletes. Female athletes had an increased risk of vitamin D and iron deficiencies. Regardless of iron deficiency in the body, the better cardiorespiratory fitness of the deaf female athletes was essentially correlated with the higher skeletal muscle mass (in terms of size) (r = 0.61, p = 0.023), the lower percentage of body fat mass (r = −0.53, p = 0.049), and the reduced intake of fat (r = −0.57, p = 0.040).

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Marius Baranauskas; Valerija Jablonskienė; Jonas Algis Abaravičius; Rimantas Stukas. Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Diet Quality Profile of the Lithuanian Team of Deaf Women’s Basketball Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 6749 .

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Marius Baranauskas, Valerija Jablonskienė, Jonas Algis Abaravičius, Rimantas Stukas. Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Diet Quality Profile of the Lithuanian Team of Deaf Women’s Basketball Players. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (18):6749.

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Marius Baranauskas; Valerija Jablonskienė; Jonas Algis Abaravičius; Rimantas Stukas. 2020. "Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Diet Quality Profile of the Lithuanian Team of Deaf Women’s Basketball Players." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 18: 6749.

Journal article
Published: 24 July 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Physical exercise leads to metabolic changes that affect the acid-base balance in skeletal muscles and other tissues. Nutrition is one of the factors that may influence the acid-base balance in the body. Keeping alkaline circumstances in the body is important not only for health and athletic performance in training but also during competition in many sport events. This is especially significant for athletes who practice in sport at the highest level of competition. The aim of the study was to determine the dietary acid-base balance in competitive Lithuanian high-performance athletes, and to evaluate the effect of actual diets of athletes on NEAP (net endogenous acid production), muscle mass and body mineral content during a four-year Olympic cycle. The research participants were 18.1 ± 3.3-year-old Lithuanian high performance athletes (n = 323). The actual diet was investigated using the 24 h recall dietary survey method. The measurements of body composition were performed using BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis). The potential renal acid load of the diets of athletes (dietary PRAL) and NEAP were calculated. In 10.2% of athletes, NEAP exceeds 100 mEq · day−1 and is on average 126.1 ± 32.7 mEq · day−1. Higher NEAP in athletes is associated with lower muscle mass (β -1.2% of body weight, p < 0.001) but has no effect on the amount of minerals in the body (β 0.01% of body weight, p = 0.073). Overall, 25–30% of Lithuanian high-performance athletes use high-protein diets (2.0–4.8 g · kg−1 · day−1) leading to a dietary acid-base imbalance as well as an excessive production of endogenous acids in the body. Athletes are recommended to consume higher amounts of potassium and magnesium. An increase in calcium intake up to 1500 mg per day is recommended. In exceptional cases, periodised nutrition for athletes may involve diets complemented with bicarbonate and/or beta-alanine supplements.

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Marius Baranauskas; Valerija Jablonskienė; Jonas Algis Abaravičius; Laimutė Samsonienė; Rimantas Stukas. Dietary Acid-Base Balance in High-Performance Athletes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 5332 .

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Marius Baranauskas, Valerija Jablonskienė, Jonas Algis Abaravičius, Laimutė Samsonienė, Rimantas Stukas. Dietary Acid-Base Balance in High-Performance Athletes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (15):5332.

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Marius Baranauskas; Valerija Jablonskienė; Jonas Algis Abaravičius; Laimutė Samsonienė; Rimantas Stukas. 2020. "Dietary Acid-Base Balance in High-Performance Athletes." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 15: 5332.

Journal article
Published: 20 May 2020 in Medicina
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Background and objectives: Health is partly determined by the state of one’s nutrition; it stimulates the body’s functional and metabolic adaptations to physical strain and helps one prevent sports injuries and get in shape in terms of body composition. This study aims to investigate the actual nutrition and dietary supplements taken by elite Lithuanian athletes and to identify the relationship between the dietary intake, dietary supplementation and body composition of elite athletes. Materials and Methods: The research subjects were 76.7% of Lithuanian elite athletes (N = 247). The actual diet was investigated using the 24 h recall dietary survey method. Dietary supplementation was studied applying the questionnaire method. Measurements of body composition were performed using the BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis) tetra-polar electrodes and measuring resistivity with 8–12 tangent electrodes at different frequencies of signal: 5, 50 and 250 kHz. Results: Results indicate that among the athletes, 62% use too few carbohydrates and 77% use too much fat. Although the 3.5% increase in lean body mass (95% CI: −0.107, 7.070) helps gain an increased protein intake with food (p = 0.057), 38% of athletes consume too little protein with food. The athletes mostly use carbohydrates (86%), vitamins (81%), protein supplements (70%), and multivitamins (62%). We did not determine the impact (p > 0.05) of individual or complex supplement use on the lean body mass (%) or fat mass (%) values of athletes. Conclusions: Athletes consume insufficient carbohydrates, vitamin D, calcium, polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and too much fat, saturated fatty acids, cholesterol, and they use proteins irrationally. Sport nutritionists should also focus on the risk of malnutrition for female athletes. Nutritional supplements partially offset macronutrient and micronutrient deficiency. Nevertheless, the effect of food supplements on the body composition of athletes is too small compared to the normal diet. Athletes ought to prioritize the formation of eating habits and only then use supplements.

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Marius Baranauskas; Valerija Jablonskienė; Jonas Algis Abaravičius; Rimantas Stukas. Actual Nutrition and Dietary Supplementation in Lithuanian Elite Athletes. Medicina 2020, 56, 247 .

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Marius Baranauskas, Valerija Jablonskienė, Jonas Algis Abaravičius, Rimantas Stukas. Actual Nutrition and Dietary Supplementation in Lithuanian Elite Athletes. Medicina. 2020; 56 (5):247.

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Marius Baranauskas; Valerija Jablonskienė; Jonas Algis Abaravičius; Rimantas Stukas. 2020. "Actual Nutrition and Dietary Supplementation in Lithuanian Elite Athletes." Medicina 56, no. 5: 247.

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Published: 02 April 2014 in Nutrients
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The aim of the CHANCE project is to develop novel and affordable nutritious foods to optimize the diet and reduce the risk of diet-related diseases among groups at risk of poverty (ROP). This paper describes the methodology used in the two initial steps to accomplish the project’s objective as follows: 1. a literature review of existing data and 2. an identification of ROP groups with which to design and perform the CHANCE nutritional survey, which will supply new data that is useful for formulating the new CHANCE food. Based on the literature review, a low intake of fruit and vegetables, whole grain products, fish, energy, fiber, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12 and C, folate, calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium and zinc and a high intake of starchy foods, processed meat and sodium were apparent. However, the available data appeared fragmented because of the different methodologies used in the studies. A more global vision of the main nutritional problems that are present among low-income people in Europe is needed, and the first step to achieve this goal is the use of common criteria to define the risk of poverty. The scoring system described here represents novel criteria for defining at-risk-of-poverty groups not only in the CHANCE-participating countries but also all over Europe.

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Marina Nikolić; Maria Glibetić; Mirjana Gurinović; Jelena Milešević; Santosh Khokhar; Stefania Chillo; Jonas Algis Abaravicius; Alessandra Bordoni; Francesco Capozzi. Identifying Critical Nutrient Intake in Groups at Risk of Poverty in Europe: The CHANCE Project Approach. Nutrients 2014, 6, 1374 -1393.

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Marina Nikolić, Maria Glibetić, Mirjana Gurinović, Jelena Milešević, Santosh Khokhar, Stefania Chillo, Jonas Algis Abaravicius, Alessandra Bordoni, Francesco Capozzi. Identifying Critical Nutrient Intake in Groups at Risk of Poverty in Europe: The CHANCE Project Approach. Nutrients. 2014; 6 (4):1374-1393.

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Marina Nikolić; Maria Glibetić; Mirjana Gurinović; Jelena Milešević; Santosh Khokhar; Stefania Chillo; Jonas Algis Abaravicius; Alessandra Bordoni; Francesco Capozzi. 2014. "Identifying Critical Nutrient Intake in Groups at Risk of Poverty in Europe: The CHANCE Project Approach." Nutrients 6, no. 4: 1374-1393.