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Sports Nutrition is simply the study and practise of nutrition and diet, with the aim of improving athletic performance. Even though sports Nutritions are so popular in strength sports training regimens( such as Powerlifting and Bodybuilding) and endurance sports ( cycling, running, swimming, rowing,).Sports nutrition mainly deals with the consumption of nutrients such as Vitamins, Supplements, Minerals and organic substances that include carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins which overall enhance the performance of sportspersons. In simple Sports Nutrition is the study on the type and quantity of fluids and food taken by an athlete. Diet and Nutrition can help to Intensify Athletic Performance. An impelling lifestyle and exercise routine, along with eating well, is the best way to stay healthy.

 

The main difference between sports nutrition and regular nutrition is that athletes require a different amount of nutrition as compared to normal people. They have to take different types of fluid and food to improve their nutrition as compared to a normal person, in order to enhance the performance. They need to train hard to reach their epitome, so they have to fuel their body appropriately.

 

Conditions that are appropriate for Sports Nutritions are:

 

Athletic Performance

 

1. Poor eating habits

2. Under-fueling for sports competition

3.Overweight athletes

4.Underweight athletes

5.Fatigue

6.Disordered eating in athletes

7.Sports supplement use

 

Medical Concerns

 

1.Iron deficiency anemia

2.Low bone mineral density

3.Nutrition relating to stress fractures

4.Irregular menstrual cycles

5.GI upset with exercise

6.Food allergies/intolerances

7.Athletes with diabetes

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Uploaded on November 28, 2019