Changes in the interface between nutrition and body composition indicators during the pre - competition cycle in judokas

Research problem – how do dietary changes affect the body composition indicators of judo athletes during the pre – competition cycle? The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in the relationship between nutrition and body composition indicators of judo athletes during the pre – competition cycle. Objectives: 1. To identify athletes pre – competition cycle and at the end of the basic training cycle body composition indicators; 2. To identify athletes nutrition specificity at pre – competition cycle and at the end of the basic training cycle; 3. To determine the influence of dietary changes in judo athletes on body composition during the pre – competition cycle. Hypothesis – due to the caloric intake during the pre – competition cycle, the body weight of judo athletes decreases. Research methods – quantitative research – questionnaire survey, nutrition diary analysis and anthropometric measurements (including measurements of fat wrinkles). Conclusions: • At the end of the pre – competition cycle, the body weight is lower, but no statistically significant difference was found between the cycles (p>0.05). Athletes fat mass and non – fat mass who lose body weight at the end of the prie – competition cycle are lower compared to the basic cycle, but no statistically significant difference was found (p>0.05). At the end of the pre – competition cycle body water mass is lower. However, no statistically significant difference was found between these indicators (p>0.05). No changes in the fat wrinkle were observed between the comparable sports cycles, no statistically significant differences were found (p> 0.05). • It has been found that judo athletes consume more fruits and vegetables than grains on a daily basis. The study found that athletes have good knowledge about nutrition. A statistically significant relationship was found between actual calorie intake and recommendations among athletes who lose weight. Judo athletes who lose weight during the pre – competition cycle consume less kilocalories (p