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ATHLETES AND NUTRITION
ATHLETES AND NUTRITION

Author(s): Siniša Franjić
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Sports Studies
Published by: Факултет за спорт
Keywords: Athletes; Food; Nutrition; Energy Intake; Children

Summary/Abstract: Sports nutrition is the one that, in addition to satisfying the energy and nutritional needs of the athlete, will provide him or her with good health, the effectiveness of sports performances, but also good recovery after training or competition and prevent injuries. Sports nutrition should be well organized and planned, varied, and the emphasis is on meeting the greater energy and nutritional needs of athletes. These increased needs for energy and nutrient intake are not significantly higher and can be met with a proper and varied nutrition. Athletes should be enabled and encouraged to have a proper, varied and well-planned diet in order to withstand daily training. This means that they need nutritious and regular meals.

  • Issue Year: 9/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 73-83
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English
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