VLERËSIMI I USHQYERJES DHE STILIT TË JETESËS TE FUTBOLLISTËT U21 TË SC. “GJILANI” DHE FC. “DRITA”

Abstract

Due to the higher energy consumption, physically active people also have increased nutritional requirements. In addition to other important factors for playing sports, such as good health and physical predisposition, adequate nutrition is a fundamental component. The athlete's diet should be well planned and individually adjusted based on the needs of the body characteristics, tendencies towards weight gain or loss, frequency, duration and intensity of training. Studies have shown that a well-balanced ratio of macro and micronutrients, with the support of supplements and adequate hydration, can significantly improve sports performance and play a key role in achieving the best results. An optimally designed nutrition program, with realistic and achievable goals, which are based on good, planned training, is the basis for successful practice from sports. Only fulfilled nutritional requirements can prevent deficits and improve sports achievements to the limit. Athletes expect extraordinary performances from their bodies. Without good nutrition, this is of course not possible. The influence of food is nevertheless extraordinary. It happens that with a wrong choice of foods and with the consumption of rations at the wrong time or even a lack of fluids, they immediately cause a sudden drop in performance. Therefore, nutrition together with exercise are the two main pillars for any successful sports program