Distinctive Features of Rational Nutrition and Nutritional Support of E-Sports Athletes

Abstract

Connection of the publication with planned research works.The work is a fragment of the SRW "Influence of exogenous and endogenous factors on the course of adaptive reactions of the body to physical exertion of various intensities" (state registration number 012U108187).Introduction.The phenomenon of esports is a unique socio-cultural phenomenon, created as a synthesis of modern information and entertainment technologies using theoretical and methodological principles of classical competitive sports [1,2,3]. The development of eSports as a new hybrid type of competitive activity in modern society is extremely rapid. With the appearance of the first major tournaments and leagues, this field of sports practice became a platform for identifying, developing and improving the skills of talented players [4,5,6]. Professional teams and gamers have gained the status of stars, and eSports events attract millions of viewers [6,7]. The eSports infrastructure is actively expanding, creating specialized training centres, professional leagues and strong sponsorship support to guarantee stability and professional growth in this field. Esports is gradually becoming not just an entertainment industry but also a serious profession [7,8,9].A high level of performance in eSports depends not only on the professional skills of gamers but also on the composition of their diet and nutrition [10,11,12]. In today's eSports, where reaction, concentration and endurance are decisive factors, it is important to consider nutrition as one of the key elements of player training and preparation. The nervous system's general physi-