Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the status quo and advances in sports food study and practice in China. By means of literature review and analysis, the author carried out the classification of sports foods and explained its role in sports field. Finally, the author foresaw that the hot spots for sports food in the future will still focus on the development of new products. There will be a broad market prospect for the sports food that plays an active role in sport performance and fatigue recovery of the athletes and is developed in time.

Keywords:

Food study and practice, functional food, sports nutrient,

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