Sports nutrition: requirements and modern approaches
An overview of materials about the state of scientific ideas on the problems of sports nutrition is presented. Scientific foundations for organization of sports nutrition, issues of providing the body with macro- and micronutrients, vitamins have been formulated. Problems of using biologically active food supplements in sports nutrition science are discussed. Some debatable problems of nutrition of athletes of varied qualifications are considered. The authors discuss their own experience in examining the physical form and nutritional status of highly qualified athletes (weightlifters). Perspective trends in development of this field are outlined.