THE SPORTS NUTRITION PYRAMID

Prehrana preporučena sportašima može se pokazati u grafičkom obliku piramide sportske prehrane. Piramida sportske prehrane je vizualni prikaz koji upućuje u optimalan odabir hrane. Bavljenje sportom je široko poznat način promicanja zdravlja. Fizička aktivnost ima pozitivne efekte na zdravlje te poboljšava kvalitetu života. Za zdravlje je potrebno uravnoteženo vježbanje i uravnotežena prehrana. Sportski uspjesi određeni su i limitirani djelovanjem brojnih vanjskih i unutarnjih čimbenika. Najčešće se važnost pridodaje samo sportskom treningu koji je tek izolirani faktor koji utječe na uspjeh. Na sportski uspjeh utječu gensko nasljeđe koje sudjeluje u oblikovanju morfoloških karakteristika i funkcionalnih sposobnosti, zatim su važni trening, tehnika i taktika, prehrana. Sportska prehrana, koja je često zanemarena, jedan je od važnih čimbenika koji utječu na uspjeh u sportu. Grafički prehrambeni vodič u obliku piramide namjenjen sportašima provjeren je kreiranjem jelovnika usklađenih s nutritivnim potrebama sportaša obaju spolova i različe tjelesne mase. Piramida je namijenjena edukaciji iz sportske prehrane, a preporuke se odnose na osobe koje treniraju barem 5 sati tjedno.Nutrition recommended for athletes can be portrayed graphically in the form of a sports nutrition pyramid. The food pyramid for athletes is a visual guide into the optimal choice of nutrients. Engaging in sports activities is a widely-accepted way of promoting a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity has positive effects on our health and it increases the quality of life. For good health, a balanced exercise routine and a balanced diet is needed. Accomplishments in sports are defined and limited by the effects of many external and internal factors. Most often the importance is attributed only to sports practice, which is an isolated factor that impacts the success. Sports success is also impacted by the genetic heritage which defines the morphological characteristics and functional capabilities, as well as by the training, technique and tactics, diet. Sports nutrition, which is often neglected, is an important factor in sports success. Graphical nutritional guide in the form of a pyramid is intended for athletes and proven by creating menus in line with the nutritive needs of athletes of both genders and various body masses. The pyramid is intended to be used in educating about sports nutrition, and the recommendations are meant for individuals training at least 5 hours per week