Says nutritionist working with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, ‘Anemia is a frequent and harmful issue in Indian women's sport'
Indian women cricketers have long been grappling with a silent but important opponent: poor nutrition. India's top sports nutritionist Ryan Fernando, founder of Qua Nutrition, who co-founded Captain Harmanpreet Worked with your and top batsman Smriti Mandhana from the World Champion Team, talks about the challenges for upcoming women cricketers.
What is the biggest challenge in nurturing women cricketers?
S According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Institute of Nutrition, 44% to 69% of adolescents in India are anaemic. In some areas, it's up to 70% M deficiency of micronutrients including vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium and vitamin D affects these young athletes more.
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Why is nutrition an urgent matter?
Girls often get less food and lower quality nutrition than boys, especially when it comes to essential protein and calorie intake Many girls under the age of fifteen do not undergo routine blood tests for hemoglobin, ferritin and iron binding proteins - which detect deficiencies. Therefore, they are physically Age can enter your playing years at a loss. Iron deficiency disrupts oxygen delivery, leading to fatigue, slow recovery and persistent disease. Many families have white skin, ideal perceptions of impact This is the reason why girls are discouraged from playing in the sun. Vitamin D synthesis.
How does it affect the game?
Nearly five percent of adolescent girls in India are compressed, and more than fifty percent are microscopic Suffering from nutritional deficiencies, Italy for bone, brain and muscle health. Delayed puberty, menstrual disturbances, and thyroid issues as a result, are detrimental to sports performance ैं।
How important is anemia?
Anime remains a persistent and harmful issue in the Indian game. According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), all Indian women and children More than half of them are anemic. Girls with fragrance (12-14), rates can be around seventy percent. However, iron deficiency accounts for only about one-third of cases; B12 deficiency, folate, zinc, chronic Infection and other factors Anemia leads to fatigue, slow recovery, persistent infections, cognitive difficulty and sleep disturbances. Food fortification and comprehensive supplements are needed to fight anemia eradication arrangements.
What dietary changes have you noticed among elite athletes?
Diets rich in lean protein, healthy fats, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are becoming the norm. However, only ab rural adolescents Fifth of them currently have adequate levels of all major micronutrients, and continuing education and action is essential.
What is your advice to upcoming cricketers?
Priori balanced, nutritious since childhood Eat a skin-rich diet. Regular blood screening, avoid crash diet and understand the importance of iron, calcium, protein, B12 and hydration. No more science-driven nutrition in women's cricket M is a luxury; it is the foundation of health and sporting achievement.
Indian women cricketers are proof that, with targeted intervention and education, nutrition can change the performance of the game.
What is the biggest challenge in nurturing women cricketers?
S According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Institute of Nutrition, 44% to 69% of adolescents in India are anaemic. In some areas, it's up to 70% M deficiency of micronutrients including vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium and vitamin D affects these young athletes more.
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Why is nutrition an urgent matter?
Girls often get less food and lower quality nutrition than boys, especially when it comes to essential protein and calorie intake Many girls under the age of fifteen do not undergo routine blood tests for hemoglobin, ferritin and iron binding proteins - which detect deficiencies. Therefore, they are physically Age can enter your playing years at a loss. Iron deficiency disrupts oxygen delivery, leading to fatigue, slow recovery and persistent disease. Many families have white skin, ideal perceptions of impact This is the reason why girls are discouraged from playing in the sun. Vitamin D synthesis.
How does it affect the game?
Nearly five percent of adolescent girls in India are compressed, and more than fifty percent are microscopic Suffering from nutritional deficiencies, Italy for bone, brain and muscle health. Delayed puberty, menstrual disturbances, and thyroid issues as a result, are detrimental to sports performance ैं।
How important is anemia?
Anime remains a persistent and harmful issue in the Indian game. According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), all Indian women and children More than half of them are anemic. Girls with fragrance (12-14), rates can be around seventy percent. However, iron deficiency accounts for only about one-third of cases; B12 deficiency, folate, zinc, chronic Infection and other factors Anemia leads to fatigue, slow recovery, persistent infections, cognitive difficulty and sleep disturbances. Food fortification and comprehensive supplements are needed to fight anemia eradication arrangements.
What dietary changes have you noticed among elite athletes?
Diets rich in lean protein, healthy fats, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are becoming the norm. However, only ab rural adolescents Fifth of them currently have adequate levels of all major micronutrients, and continuing education and action is essential.
What is your advice to upcoming cricketers?
Priori balanced, nutritious since childhood Eat a skin-rich diet. Regular blood screening, avoid crash diet and understand the importance of iron, calcium, protein, B12 and hydration. No more science-driven nutrition in women's cricket M is a luxury; it is the foundation of health and sporting achievement.
Indian women cricketers are proof that, with targeted intervention and education, nutrition can change the performance of the game.
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Gave consolation.
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Which became the third team to win the Test after four matches. Had batted against.
Don't believe that he had Dravid LBW in the last over before lunch. He was completely terrified at the conclusion of this Test - a quip for which he somehow escaped scrutiny - I don't think he was particularly thinking about it (Ponting bowling), some LBW decisions. It's also the last day about the decision, but they should have included it because it was equally controversial,'' he wrote.
Gave consolation.
"But as soon as Harbhajan started swinging the ball in the Test, I was there immediately," Miley said.
Decided to go down while winging it. For helping me to solve my problems against f spinner. Will take turning wickets to get the score.
I made sure that when I was captain I was always there for the players who were struggling.
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And you have to remain fit in all three departments.
And you have to remain fit in all three departments.
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