Naslov
Dietary supplements for athletes

Autori
Franić, Zrinka ; Macan, Jelena

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), stručni

Izvornik
Proceedings book: 7th European Judo Research and Science Symposium and 6th Scientific and Professional Conference on Judo - Aplicable research in judo / Sertić, Hrvoje ; Čorak, Sanda ; Segedi, Ivan - Zagreb : Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, 2023, 101-104

ISBN
978-953-317-074-9

Skup
7th European Judo Research and Science Symposium and 6th Scientific and Professional Conference on Judo

Mjesto i datum
Poreč, Hrvatska, 19.06.2023. - 20.06.2023

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Recenziran

Ključne riječi
dietary supplements ; athletes

Sažetak
In recent years, the number of different nutritional supplements available on the market has been increasing, and the percentage of their use by professional and recreational athletes is increasing. The results of research among Croatian athletes showed that 88% of professional and 77% of recreational athletes use nutritional supplements. The most frequently used groups of dietary supplements are protein preparations (23%), followed by vitamins (22%) and minerals (17%). The research found that athletes' knowledge about nutritional supplements is insufficient. Therefore, the aim of this article is to mention the most commonly used dietary supplements among athletes, to point out the benefits and risks of their use, and in which cases it is most recommended to use them. In general, food additives (supplements) are preparations with a nutritional effect, which help the normal functioning of the organism or enrich the usual diet in order to maintain health. An athlete's nutritional supplement is any active substance taken by athletes with the purpose of: enriching the diet, increasing muscle mass, strength, and endurance. Namely, athletes have a higher energy consumption and need more food, but also food richer in nutrients. The use of nutritional supplements is mostly not necessary if a proper diet plan is made that covers the intake of recommended daily needs for all nutrients. It is important to emphasize that athletes should be careful when choosing supplements and it is best not to take them without consulting a doctor, pharmacist or nutritionist.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Nutricionizam

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