The effects of fat-free vs. fat-containing chocolate milk ingestion on muscular strength in female Collegiate softball players

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October 27, 2013 7:55 PM

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The effects of fat-free vs. fat-containing chocolate milk ingestion on muscular strength in female

Collegiate softball players

Research Review #3

Purpose of Study:

            The purpose of this study, was to determine the effects of ingesting two forms of chocolate milk (fat free vs. fat containing) immediately after resistance exercise over an 8-week period to determine its effects on muscular strength

Methods and Materials:

In a double-blinded manner, 16 female collegiate softball players(18.4±0.6yrs;167.1±4.4cm;69.5±9.4kg) were randomized according to strength & bodyweight to ingest a fat free (300 kcals, 58g carbohydrate, 16g protein, 0g fat) or a fat-containing (380 kcals, 58g carbohydrate, 16g protein, 10g fat) chocolate milk beverage. The chocolate milk was ingested in a 16-ounce bottle & occurred immediately following all periodic resistance exercise training sessions for duration of 8-weeks.  Dependent variables included 1RM Bench Press and 1RM Leg Press which were assessed at baseline & following 8-weeks of periodic resistance training pro-gram. Dependent variables were assessed as changes

Summary of Results/Conclusion

                Based on these data, the ingestion of either fat-free chocolate milk or fat-containing chocolate  milk will have similar effects in relation to upper and lower body strength changes when ingested immediately following resistance exercise over an 8-week period in collegiate softball players.

Critique of the Study

                I believe this study was well thought out and executed. It was very interesting and something that I would have never thought of.

Reference

Campbell, B., Forsyth, A., Myers, B., Parker, B., Gomez, B., Elkins, A., & ... Marcello, B. (2012). The effects of fat-free vs. fat-containing chocolate milk ingestion on muscular strength in female collegiate softball players. Journal Of The International Society Of Sports Nutrition, 9(Suppl 1), 1-2.

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