Specificity of nutrition of representatives of artistic sports (problems and disadvantages)

Abstract

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.