The growing popularity of vegetarian diets, characterized by the partial or total exclusion of animal-based foods, is gaining increasing attention in the world of sports. A rising number of athletes are adopting this type of diet with the goal of optimizing their performance in both strength and endurance disciplines. Vegetarian diets are often associated with numerous health benefits, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, improved weight management, and greater environmental sustainability. However, it is essential to evaluate whether these diets can meet the specific nutritional needs of athletes, considering the importance of careful planning to ensure an adequate intake of proteins, vitamins, and minerals. This thesis analyzes the latest scientific evidence, comparing vegetarian and omnivorous diets in relation to athletic performance. The benefits and challenges of both dietary approaches are discussed, with a particular focus on their impact on recovery, body composition, and the ability to sustain the high workload demands placed on athletes. The conclusions provide valuable insights to guide athletes’ dietary choices, taking into account both nutritional aspects and performance-related considerations.
La crescente diffusione delle diete vegetariane, caratterizzate dalla parziale o totale esclusione di alimenti di origine animale, sta guadagnando sempre più attenzione nel mondo dello sport. Un numero crescente di atleti adotta questo tipo di alimentazione con l’obiettivo di ottimizzare le proprie performance, sia in discipline di forza che di resistenza. Le diete vegetariane sono spesso associate a numerosi benefici per la salute, tra cui la riduzione del rischio cardiovascolare, il miglioramento nella gestione del peso corporeo e una maggiore sostenibilità ambientale. Tuttavia, è essenziale valutare se queste diete siano in grado di soddisfare i fabbisogni nutrizionali specifici degli atleti, considerando l’importanza di una pianificazione attenta per garantire l’apporto adeguato di proteine, vitamine e minerali. Questa tesi analizza le più recenti evidenze scientifiche, confrontando la dieta vegetariana con quella onnivora in relazione alle prestazioni sportive. Vengono discussi i benefici e le criticità di entrambi gli approcci alimentari, con particolare attenzione all’impatto sul recupero, sulla composizione corporea e sulla capacità di sostenere gli elevati carichi di lavoro richiesti agli atleti. Le conclusioni offrono spunti utili per guidare le scelte alimentari degli sportivi, considerando sia gli aspetti nutrizionali che quelli legati alla performance.
Alimentazione e Prestazioni Sportive: Confronto tra Dieta Vegetariana e Onnivora nell'Atleta
CRICO, MATTEO
2023/2024
Abstract
The growing popularity of vegetarian diets, characterized by the partial or total exclusion of animal-based foods, is gaining increasing attention in the world of sports. A rising number of athletes are adopting this type of diet with the goal of optimizing their performance in both strength and endurance disciplines. Vegetarian diets are often associated with numerous health benefits, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, improved weight management, and greater environmental sustainability. However, it is essential to evaluate whether these diets can meet the specific nutritional needs of athletes, considering the importance of careful planning to ensure an adequate intake of proteins, vitamins, and minerals. This thesis analyzes the latest scientific evidence, comparing vegetarian and omnivorous diets in relation to athletic performance. The benefits and challenges of both dietary approaches are discussed, with a particular focus on their impact on recovery, body composition, and the ability to sustain the high workload demands placed on athletes. The conclusions provide valuable insights to guide athletes’ dietary choices, taking into account both nutritional aspects and performance-related considerations.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12608/84396