Sport nutrition knowledge in athletes
Nutrition knowledge among athletes is vital for promoting healthy eating habits and optimizing performance. However, many athletes have limited knowledge about nutrition and its specific impacts on sport performance. Involving nutritionists and other experts in athlete training may enhance athlete knowledge and encourage better dietary choices.
Meat consumption and recovery
Physical activity is essential for maintaining health, but intense training can result in immune dysfunction and muscle damage. Recent research points to meat as a potent recovery aid, rich in bioactive compounds that support muscle repair and optimize performance.
Creatine supplementation in athletes
Creatine, a popular supplement among athletes, enhances the body’s natural ATP production, improving performance during high-intensity exercises. It also promotes post-exercise recovery and may aid in rehabilitation after injury.
Coaches – Nutrition and your Team
Disordered eating in elite athletes
Athletes face a heightened susceptibility to disordered eating compared to non-athletes. Social and sport pressures influence disordered eating behaviours among elite athletes. Interviews with 9 male and female athletes reveal insights into the complex interplay between societal norms, athletic demands, and dietary practices.
Coaches – Nutrition and your Team
Fibre intake guidelines for youth and adults
Commonly found in fruits and vegetables, fibre is crucial for human health. Despite its various short- and long-term benefits, it is often underestimated. Current recommendations suggest a daily fibre intake of around 10 g/day for young children, increasing to about 20 g/day for adolescents.
Vegetarian diets vs omnivorous diets for athletes
Despite dietary differences, vegetarian and omnivorous athletes perform similarly, though vegetarians consume more carbs and less protein and fat. For optimal performance, personalized nutrition is crucial, regardless of diet.
Disordered eating in elite athletes
Athletes face a heightened susceptibility to disordered eating compared to non-athletes. Social and sport pressures influence disordered eating behaviours among elite athletes. Interviews with 9 male and female athletes reveal insights into the complex interplay between societal norms, athletic demands, and dietary practices.
‘Sports foods’ for athletes
‘Sports foods’ play a crucial role in meeting an athlete’s body’s energy needs during exercise. These nutrients serve various functions such as protecting cartilage, improving muscle quality, controlling weight, and much more.