Nutrition and Sports: Scientific Foundations of Diet as Support for Athletic Performance
Nutrition and Sports: Scientific Foundations of Diet as Support for Athletic Performance
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i8.2021.1135Keywords:
sports nutrition; physical performance; supplementation; dietary periodization; muscle recoveryAbstract
Sports nutrition emerges as a strategic element in improving performance, recovery, and injury prevention for athletes and physically active individuals. This article presents a scientific analysis of the role of diet in modulating physical performance, exploring the metabolic and physiological foundations that support specific dietary strategies for different sports. Based on literature up to 2021, the text discusses the main macro and micronutrients, the importance of hydration, the use of nutritional supplements, and dietary periodization as tools to optimize training response. Finally, the relevance of individualized approaches and multidisciplinary care is emphasized.
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