Results
The global sports nutrition market reached 21.71 billion US dollars in 2024 and is projected to more than double by 2032.
- Global market for 'sports nutrition' in 2024 amounted to 21.71 billion US dollars
- By 2032, growth is projected to more than double
- Literature search covered the period 2000-2025 using RSCI, PubMed, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar databases
Results
No separate niche for specialized foodstuffs intended for child athletes exists in international markets.
- Abroad there is no separate niche for SF intended for child athletes
- This contrasts with the Russian Federation, where some child-specific products have been developed
- The finding was based on a literature review using keywords including 'specialized foodstuffs,' 'child athletes,' 'adolescent athletes,' and 'sports nutrition market'
Results
In the Russian Federation, only a small number of specialized foodstuffs and dietary supplements for child athletes have been developed and registered.
- Single SF and dietary supplements for children aged 11 and 14 have been developed
- These products passed the state registration procedure
- They were entered into the 'FMBA Form' for athletes of the Olympic reserve
Results
Due to the lack of a regulatory framework for nutritional supplements for child athletes in Russia, existing baby food regulations must currently be applied.
- No dedicated regulatory framework exists for nutritional supplements for child athletes in the Russian Federation
- Requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union (EAEU) apply
- The Unified Sanitary, Epidemiological, and Hygienic Requirements for Products Subject to Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision, applicable to SF for baby food, should be taken into account when developing formulas
Results
In the Russian Federation, adequate levels of daily intake have been established for several minor bioactive compounds for children aged 7-18 years, enabling their inclusion in specialized foodstuffs for young athletes without additional clinical studies.
- Adequate daily intake levels have been determined for carnitine, choline, myo-inositol, and flavonoids for children aged 7-18 years
- These determinations are in addition to requirements for essential macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements
- This regulatory status allows these bioactive compounds to be introduced into SF for young athletes without additional clinical studies
Results
The main promising components for specialized foodstuffs for child athletes include various types of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and minor bioactive compounds, available in multiple product forms.
- Promising components include various types of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and minor bioactive compounds
- Proposed release forms include instant drinks and ready-to-drink products, bars, cookies, jelly, encapsulated and tablet dietary supplements
- Nutrition for youth athletes must address not only the needs during sports activities but also support growth and development
Conclusions
Specialized foodstuffs for child sports nutrition must meet specific, higher quality and safety requirements compared to adult sports nutrition.
- Nutrition for youth athletes must address needs during sports activities and also support growth and development
- Products must meet 'specific, higher quality and safety requirements'
- The SF market for child sports nutrition is represented by single products, indicating broad prospects for new product development