Herbalife Vietnam and VPC host sports nutrition training for para-athletes

Herbalife Vietnam and the Vietnam Paralympic Committee (VPC) have organized a specialized sports nutrition training program for para-athletes and coaches. Held at the Phu Tho Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, the training aims to prepare athletes for upcoming international competitions in Japan scheduled for October.

Led by Dr. Vipada Sae-Lao, Herbalife’s Asia-Pacific Nutrition Training Director, the sessions focused on applying advanced nutritional science to the specific physical requirements of para-athletes. Key topics included energy and nutrient requirements during training and competition, hydration and electrolyte replenishment, and nutrition strategies for recovery to minimize injury risks.

The program emphasized personalized nutrition, teaching participants how to adjust diets based on specific sports, activity intensity, and individual needs. It also addressed practical challenges such as maintaining proper nutrition while traveling long distances and managing changes in environment and time zones during international competition.