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    • Sports nutrition
    • Exercise physiology

    Background:

    • Optimal athletic performance relies on proper nutrition and hydration.
    • Understanding the role of macronutrients and supplements is crucial for athletes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the knowledge of coaches and trainers regarding sports nutrition, specifically hydration, energy drinks, and protein intake.
    • To identify gaps in nutritional knowledge among individuals guiding athletic training.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey administered to coaches and trainers.
    • Data collected on their understanding of water replacement, energy drinks, and protein's role.

    Main Results:

    • Surveyed coaches and trainers demonstrated current knowledge of water replacement strategies.
    • Significant gaps were identified in their understanding of energy drinks and the importance of protein for athletic performance.

    Conclusions:

    • While knowledgeable about hydration, coaches and trainers require further education on sports energy drinks and protein's role in athletic development.
    • Educational interventions should focus on these identified knowledge deficits to improve athlete support.