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• TITLE: Dietary and Biochemical Profile of Congolese Athletes in Endurance Races during International Competition

  AUTHORS: Eddie Janvier Bouhika, Alain Marc Boussana, Paul Roger Mabounda Kounga, Florent Nsompi, Simplice Innocent Moussouami, Burton Calvin Mboutou, Denove Styven Lolo, Rhyne Andrée Bouhoyi Pambou, Yvon Simplice Itoua-Okouango, Michel Elenga, François Mbemba

  KEYWORDS: Food Profile, Biochemical Parameters, Congolese Athletes, Endurance Race, International Competition

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, Vol.10 No.9, September 30, 2022

  ABSTRACT: Biochemical parameters are useful in the diagnosis of many health abnormalities in athletes. Some studies suggest training well and eating a balanced diet to improve performance. The modification of biochemical parameters during endurance races has not yet been studied in many African countries. Our objective was to evaluate the dietary profile and the effects of competition on the biochemical parameters of Congolese endurance athletes. The method used was the questionnaire for the food profile and blood samples were taken to measure the biochemical parameters of the athletes. A total of 64 athletes, i.e. 20 girls and 44 boys divided into two groups (group 1 or experimental group (EG), 32 endurance athletes and group 2 or control group (CG), 32 walkers who participated in a cross-sectional study in Brazzaville. The subjects were respectively 26.16 ± 2.79 years old for the EG and 27.44 ± 3.34 years old for the CG. The results indicated that quality foods were difficult to access. The main course was more consumed compared to the starter and dessert (60% of girls and 63.63 of boys). However, biochemical parameters showed a significantly lower serum creatinine concentration in EG subjects compared to CG subjects (0.86 ± 0.06 mg/dl vs 1.04 ± 0.16 mg/dl; t = ?5.95; p 0.05). Similarly, Total Cholesterol was significantly low (1.66 ± 0.34 g/l vs 2.09 ± 0.50 g/l; t = ?3.99; p