{"id":2237,"date":"2021-10-29T07:09:10","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T07:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nutri-life.gr\/services\/sports-nutrition\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T08:14:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:14:05","slug":"sports-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nutri-life.gr\/en\/services\/sports-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Nutritional support for athletes should mainly focus on meeting daily calorie needs and proper hydration. All athletes \u2014 young and old \u2014 who train almost every day need to be educated on the principles of sports nutrition and follow a diet that’s both structured and sensible. <\/p>

Each athlete’s nutritional requirements vary mainly based on the type of exercise (aerobic, strength, endurance or a combination), age, time of season (pre-season\/competition\/off-season) and personal habits, among other factors.<\/p>

The nutrition programs we offer focus on educating and guiding athletes through pre-competition, competition and post-competition periods, based on the latest scientific research and official nutrition guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) etc.<\/p>

We provide nutritional counseling, body composition measurements and organized nutrition talks for any sport event, sports team or sports academy.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Weight loss in young athletes must be approached with great care.<\/p>\n

Competing in weight classes below what’s normal for their age should be avoided. Managing weight loss should be the responsibility of a qualified Sports Dietitian, working together with the coach. When weight loss is necessary, sudden and drastic reductions through unorthodox practices should be avoided \u2014 for example, skipping dinner, or replacing a full meal with a “balanced” meal-replacement shake. Eating much less than needed simply keeps the body in a constant catabolic state, which limits the teenager’s growth, disrupts hormonal balance, causes muscle loss, and ultimately reduces performance.<\/p>\n

The main goal of the nutrition plan should be fat loss over a specific timeframe \u2014 for example, 4\u20135 kg of fat over 3 months before competition. This ensures the body continues to receive the energy, protein, vitamins, and trace elements it needs daily, which is extremely beneficial during training preparation.<\/p>\n

In this way, we support the teenager’s growth and preserve muscle tissue, so that on competition day the athlete’s muscle mass remains intact and full of energy, allowing them to perform at 100%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The number one goal for every athlete should be getting enough energy (calories) from food. If an athlete consumes less energy than they actually need, no supplement will make up for it. The more that energy comes from quality foods (fresh fruit\/vegetables, whole-grain products, dairy, lean meat, etc.), the more vitamins and trace elements the athlete naturally gets \u2014 reducing the need for supplements in the first place. <\/p>\n

Supplements should mainly be considered in cases such as: daily, intense training (professional athletes, preparation periods), athletes with a history of iron deficiency, recovery from injury, or teenage athletes with a demanding schedule. In all cases, supplements should only be prescribed by a doctor or a qualified Dietitian, following a thorough assessment of the athlete’s diet, lifestyle, medical history, and individual needs. The “I’ll just take a multivitamin just in case” approach is outdated, ineffective, and in some cases can even be risky. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Heavy, prolonged exercise \u2014 especially during winter \u2014 increases the risk of respiratory infections, with symptoms like colds, flu, headache, fever, vomiting and diarrhea. Follow these prevention strategies through diet and lifestyle: <\/p>\n