Sports Nutrition: An Important Factor in Athletes' Recovery and Health Care

On the afternoon of November 17, at the Vietnam Sports and Physical Training Department, an intensive course on sports nutrition took place with the topic "Optimizing performance and recovery through sports nutrition".

Taught by Dr. Julián Álvarez, a leading expert in Sports Medicine and Nutrition, the course provided participants with a comprehensive and scientific perspective, reinforcing the message that nutrition is not just an instant fuel but a key factor in determining the success and sustainability of a sports journey. It emphasized that achieving a balanced and appropriate diet is an indispensable foundation.

Course Overview

Building a solid Performance foundation rests on three pillars: Homeostasis, Adaptation, and Assimilation. Nutrition plays a key role in transforming exercise from a depleting force to a regenerative resource.

According to Dr. Julián Álvarez, an athlete’s body works 24 hours a day, and this regeneration process is more intense after each training session. Optimal recovery requires a combination of good nutrition and good rest.

Along with knowledge about sports nutrition, the course also shares practical applications through meal planning and optimal recovery formulas, while also mentioning product safety through testing and quality certifications from the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Dr. Julián Álvarez, MD, a leading expert in Sports Medicine and nutrition at the course

Speaking at the opening of the course, Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration - Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Olympic Committee Nguyen Danh Hoang Viet affirmed that today's course is an opportunity for managers, coaches, sports medicine experts and athletes to update new knowledge, exchange practical experiences on nutrition, recovery and health care for athletes. This is also a concrete step to realize the policy of professionalization in training and care for athletes.

"In the context of Vietnam's sports industry moving towards the SEA Games, ASIAD and the Olympics, investment in improving physical fitness, nutrition and sports science is extremely necessary. Courses like today also demonstrate the effective connection between the State, businesses and professionals - working together for the goal of developing Vietnamese sports professionally, sustainably and internationally" - Director Nguyen Danh Hoang Viet emphasized.

The Director expressed his hope that delegates will actively interact with experts and managers to update new knowledge, apply appropriate nutrition to the training, care and management of athletes at their agencies and units, contributing to the development of Vietnamese sports to new heights.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/dinh-duong-the-thao-yeu-to-quan-trong-trong-phuc-hoi-va-cham-soc-suc-khoe-vdv-2025111719135383.htm