[Evaluation of consumption of selected nutrients in a group of hockey players during the preparation period].

The aim of the research was to evaluate consumption level of selected vitamins and mineral ingredients in a group of 70 competitive hockey players during the preparation period. The analysis of quantity eating rations was conducted on the base of dietary interview about consumption within 72 hrs preceding the research. The research shows that the analyzed eating rations contain non-balanced amount of vitamins: excessive supply of vitamin A (1271.9 mg) (according to Ziemlanski standards) and its deficit (according to Celejowa standards) and also excessive supply of vitamin E (316.3 mg). Eating rations of hockey players are deficient in vitamin C (62.5 mg) regarding standards for this group of sportsmen. Average supply of vitamin B2 (1.7 mg) may also be insufficient. The research proved also non-balanced supply of some mineral ingredients in eating rations of hockey players. The supply of phosphorus (1529.3 mg) exceeded advisable norms whereas calcium supply was insufficient. Average taking magnesium (342.9 mg) was within standards and iron (15.3 mg) covered the demands according to Ziemlanski standards, however; it was insufficient regarding Celejowa standards for hockey-players.