Organization of rational nutrition of athletes engaged in triathlons

the article highlights the basic principles of nutrition science, which are an important component of sports training. Proper nutrition is crucial for athletes to meet their energy needs and adapt to high-intensity activities, but this aspect is often overlooked. Sports related to prolonged physical exertion and increased energy consumption (such as cycling, running, swimming, and triathlon in general) create a significant burden on the body, therefore, it is important for children involved in triathlons to maintain health through rational nutrition, and this will also affect the achievement of high athletic performance and health maintenance in the future. Developing a diet for young athletes requires taking into account many factors: age, fitness level, training intensity, and individual body needs. The rational nutrition of triathlon athletes should be balanced and take into account the specific features of different periods: before training, during and after training, as well as during competitions. It is important to provide the body with enough "fuel" to maintain energy and performance. Therefore, this article discusses the main elements of a rational diet. The article discusses the results of a study aimed at identifying the current challenges faced by parents and coaches in organizing the rational nutrition of athletes. Based on the results of the study, the article proposes solutions to the most fundamental problems. For example, it is possible to organize additional training for coaches on the principles of sports nutrition. This issue can be addressed through specialized training courses and professional retraining programs.

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