Regulatory framework in sports nutrition in the Russian Federation (review)

Abstract

Nutrition plays a key role in achieving high professional results and maintaining the health of athletes. Terms in the nutrition of athletes are interpreted in different ways. In the Russian Federation, there are normative act regulating definitions of athletes' nutrition, specialized foodstuffs and biologically active food additives for athletes, and parameters of diets. Uniformity in the use of terminology will lead to uniqueness and accuracy of descriptions and analysis of research results, as well as an understanding of recommendations in the field of nutrition of athletes.