Nutrition

Nutrition is defined as the intake of organic and inorganic substances that occur in food in solid, liquid, gaseous or dissolved form. With the help of these substances, the body's substance is built up or renewed and the energy requirements necessary for all life processes are met.

Energy-supplying food components

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

Carbohydrates and fats are the body's main sources of energy. Proteins are mainly used to build and maintain bodily substances and are also components of enzymes and hormones.

Functional food components

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Nutritional fibres

• Water

 Vitamins, minerals (bulk and trace elements) and secondary plant substances act as regulators and active ingredients. Water is essential for a wide range of metabolic functions and is therefore considered the basis of all life.

The importance of proper and healthy nutrition for achieving a physical goal (e.g. body fat reduction, muscle building or muscle definition) is elementary. The important factor of nutrition is often neglected and you should listen to your own body again (feeling hungry or thirsty).

More info:

• BASPO shop:

  • Muesli and muscles - eating and drinking in sport (2547.5961)

• Mobilesport:

  • The nutritional components

  • Food pyramid for athletes

  • The nutritional supplements

  • The right time counts

  • When is what best?

  • A seven-point programme

  • A summer sports camp week menu plan

  • Snow sports camp - healthy and tasty

  • Regeneration - Full storage capacity

  • Regeneration - Important thirst quencher

  • "Water is enough!"

  • Sports drinks - Use them wisely

• Other pages:

  • Swiss Sports Nutrition Society