A Systematic Review of the Effects of Nutrient Intake in Handball Players on Exercise Performance

Introduction: Modern handball was introduced as an Olympic sport in 1972 and is played by more than 19 million people worldwide. Beach born adaptation of court the 1990s. Both modalities are complex multifactorial ball games characterised a fast pace variable game intensities, well strong influence tactical concepts, social factors cognitive aspects. Objective: To analyse nutritional status both male female players to assess whether it line with specific general dietary intake demands. Methodology: A systematic search databases carried out using keywords relevant Boolean operators. Results: total 468 studies identified, which 44 were included: 7 on hydration; 22 related energy, macronutrient fibre intake; 23 that assessed micronutrients; 4 knowledge information sources; 2 articles eating disorders. further 85 included order cross-check results. Discussion: The need for state euhydration normal plasma electrolyte levels clear. Adequate energy cornerstone athlete’s diet support optimal body function. ACSM sets daily recommendations 6–10 g CHO/kg weight handball, protein range from 1.2 2.0 PRO/kg/day 14 per 1000 kcal. Conclusion: habits do not seem be adequate demands sport, although these clarified. inclusion nutrition professionals could key element performance athletes.