Performance and health implications of feeding athletes with wrong diet during sports competition

M. Ebardo, E. Peralta, M. Ebardo, M. Ebardo, C. Fadare, M. Ebardo, Fadare and M. Ebardo

Health Leadership and Quality of Life, 2025, vol. 4, 730

Abstract: Introduction: This study examines the impact of inadequate diets on athletes' performance and health during competitions. It explores the various dietary patterns athletes typically follow, the complications arising from poor nutrition, long-term health consequences, common dietary mistakes, specific challenges faced by different groups, and the significance of personalized nutrition plans. Methods: Researchers conducted a literature search utilizing multiple electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus. The search strategy incorporated Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) along with free-text terms, to enhance article retrieval. The use of keywords combined with Boolean operators enabled the identification of all relevant studies. The initial search yielded numerous records for evaluation, and reference manager software was employed to organize all identified studies. Results: A review of peer-reviewed literature from 2016 to 2025 indicates that generalized or incorrect dietary plans can result in diminished aerobic capacity, prolonged recovery times, heightened injury risk, and hormonal imbalances. Conclusions: Conversely, athletes adhering to personalized nutrition plans demonstrate improved endurance, quicker recovery, and enhanced overall health. Effective nutritional strategies are crucial for maximizing athletic performance and minimizing health risks. Sports nutritionists play an essential role in crafting individualized approaches that address the specific needs of athletes.

Date: 2025
References: Add references at CitEc
Citations:

There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it.

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:dbk:health:v:4:y:2025:i::p:730:id:730

DOI: 10.56294/hl2025730

Access Statistics for this article

More articles in Health Leadership and Quality of Life from AG Editor
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Javier Gonzalez-Argote ().