Football

Information procedure

Initially, before the measurements of the physical characteristics and blood samples are taken, football players are informed on the service via a professional PowerPoint presentation. The presentation lasts for half an hour during which interested parties are briefed on the process and importance of the service as well as the benefits they will gain. The presentation will take place when at least 20 athletes are present. After the presentation, stakeholders can discuss any questions they may have with the FoodOxys team. At the end of the discussion, a questionnaire will be distributed to the players or parents of the young players that must be answered. The questionnaire includes a series of questions, the answer of which helps FoodOxys team map the nutritional habits and the state of health of each football player.

Body measurements procedure – Capillary blood sampling procedure

After informing the team, the players will be divided into groups of 6 people and will come to a place where the equipment of the company will be installed, every 30 minutes. The procedure will include weighing each athlete in a standard calibrated scale, body composition analysis and fat percentage determination. Immediately thereafter, a capillary blood sample is taken from each player’s finger. The process is painless and fast. After that the player can leave and the scientific staff proceeds to analyze the levels of glutathione, the most important antioxidant in humans, using the company’s special portable equipment. It is important to emphasize that footballers should abstain from food and drink three hours before the measurements so as not to affect the results. It is estimated that the whole process for a football team of 30 players will take 4 hours. In teams of underage players the duration depends on the number of children involved.

Results of body measurements and blood glutathione levels

The results of the body measurements mentioned above and the glutathione levels will be readily out and delivered (in a few hours or the next day, depending on the number of analyses) to the team leader (e.g. trainer). The personalized diet for each player will be sent within five working days to each team leader.

How will FoodOxys service help the player?

Football is a demanding sport especially at professional and semi-professional level. The soccer player is an athlete who must combine endurance, power and technical skills and respond to demanding workouts and continuous matches. Proper response is directly related to the quality of his life beyond training which should include proper rehabilitation through adequate rest and careful nutrition. Knowing the physiometric characteristics of each player and the levels of glutathione we have a unique tool for creating an individually tailored diet for each player, to serve his needs. The diet is structured to meet the needs of each player on a weekly basis for macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals) with easily accessible natural and healthy foods. In addition, it will be properly enriched with foods containing the ideal amount of antioxidants so that the player maintains an oxidizing balance. Proper nutrition will help the player meet his needs, have a quick recovery after a workout or match, and it will reduce the chances of overtiredness and injuries. 

How will FoodOxys service help the underage footballer?

Football is an ideal sport for children. Unlike various individual sports, it combines exercise with play, while being a means of socialization for the child. The young footballer learns to respect his body and the abilities he acquires. Proper, healthy eating is an important part of a child’s normal development along with exercise. Being provided with proper nutrition, he learns from a young age to properly nourish and protect his body from a plethora of diseases that are due to a ” bad ” diet. So, over time, he acquires a set of habits that will safeguard his health in the coming years and build a healthy and strong body that will increase his athletic performance.