The analysis of literature and own data on the importance of drinking water in the life and work of athletes was carried out. It is shown that the life of an athlete is inextricably linked with water. Drinking, safe and affordable water ensures the health of the athlete, his social and economic. Water is used by the athlete in everyday life, when planning meals. We draw your attention to the fact that athletes must have an idea of the quality of drinking water, the quality of its sources, its correct use, depending on the type of sport and the periods of their professional activity. The necessity of this knowledge for athletes to maintain health, maintain and improve their professional level, and longer productive work in sports has been substantiated. The issues of changes in the water balance of athletes during training and competitive activities have been analyzed. The importance of state control over the quality of drinking water, water supply, meeting human needs, including those engaged in physical activity, is reflected. Drinking water must meet hygiene requirements in accordance with standards.

Purpose: to summarize the data of scientific and methodical literature and our own research on the features (specificity) of nutrition of representatives of artistic sports. Material: systematized data of modern scientific literature and own research concerning the specifics of nutrition of artistic sports. The analysis of the quantitative and qualitative fullness of food rations (selectively) of athletes, studied the diet using the method of questioning. Results: a selective analysis of the diets of this group of athletes showed energy and qualitative imbalance of diets. as well as violation of the diet. Not found balanced, adequate used physical activity, consumption of the main energy components of food. The deficiency of vitamins of group B and mineral substances was revealed. Conclusions: the analysis and synthesis of special scientific and methodical literature and own data suggests that the problem (specificity) of the supply of artistic sports is relevant and insufficiently studied in the process of training and competitive training. Given the specifics of nutrition (low-calorie diets), it is reasonable to use products of high biological value (PHBV) and dietary supplements (DS) to correct the dietary rations of these sports.