A.I. BURNASYAN FMBC CLINICAL BULLETIN

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State Research Center −Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical
Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency

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Issue №3, 2026

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A.I. Burnasyan  FMBC clinical bulletin. 2026 № 3

Rylova N.V.1,2

Prospects for the Development of Pediatric Sports Nutrition

1National Center for Sports Medicine of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, Moscow, Russia

²International Office, State Research Center – Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Russiа

Contact person: Rylova Natal’ya Victorovna: rilovanv@mail.ru

 

Abstract
The modern problems of junior’s nutritional status are consecrated in this paper. We denoted the role of rational nutrition for athletes, as an integral part of athletic training, as well as a factor of healthy growth and development. We described the basic determining methods of athlete’s nutritional status. Also the principles and methods of nutrition and nutritional support for children – athletes are highlighted. Furthermore, we indicated to needs of various kinds of educational programs about balanced diet and dietary supplements and sports foods for junior athletes.

Keywords: children, sports nutrition, nutritional status, dietary supplements

For citation: Rylova NV. Prospects for the Development of Pediatric Sports Nutrition. A.I. Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center Clinical Bulletin. 2026.3:24-29. (In Russian) DOI: 10.33266/2782-6430-2026-3-24-29

 

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Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Financing. The study had no sponsorship. 
Contribution. Article was prepared with equal participation of the authors.
Article received: 04.03.2026. Accepted for publication: 28.03.20226

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