Benefits of nutrition and sports psychology in an active lifestyle

a brief review

Abstract

Nutrition and Psychology in physical performance are prominent themes, with an important role in health issues, performance during sports, recovery and quality of life. Proper nutrition, rich in nutrients, is beneficial for all athletes and individuals who practice sports, since nutrients are important for energy production and recovery. However, young athletes present more complex challenges due to the growth phase, which demands attention to nutrient sources to promote development and performance in physical activity. Multidisciplinary interventions, combining knowledge in nutrition and psychology, are effective tools to help athletes and sportsmen avoid eating issues and promote healthy habits and mental health. One of the factors is stress, which affects the athlete's pattern of psychological behavior, eating and physical conditioning. Obesity is an important public health problem being influenced by the social environment, food and psychological factors. The progression of lifestyle, inadequate diet and physical inactivity in modern life are strongly linked to organization and industrial movements and have contributed to the frequent occurrence of obesity and its complications. In conclusion, combined tools, such as individualized nutrition, adequate psychological care and physical activity, are necessary measures to promote health, prevent diseases and improve the quality of human life.