Suitable and Short-term Nutrition for Optimal Sport Performance in Sports Aerobics

This bachelor thesis is focused on appropriate and short-term nutrition for optimal sports performance of sports aerobics. It determines Individual approach to nutrition based on nutritional records and questionnaire survey. It also compares dietary differences in girls aged 15 and 17-18 years. The theoretical part of this thesis briefly touches information related to sports aerobics, its history, categories as well as its body burden. It also focuses on sports nutrition itself, where energy metabolism, individual macronutrients and micronutrients, supplements or drinking regime are described in more detail. Last, but not least, the correct diet setting is mentioned. The practical part deals with the eating habits of girls in sports aerobics. Significant nutritional deficiencies can be seen from the nutritional record, the questionnaire survey, and their personal data. The athletes processed their nutritional records together with a questionnaire in November, a period when they are preparing for the upcoming season and rehearsing choreography. From the results of the work, we can conclude that all girls are in a long-term caloric deficit. They have insufficient amounts especially of protein and carbohydrates in their diet. Some girls skip morning or afternoon snacks and thus have their daily...