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Sports nutrition encompasses a lot of different areas, from staying hydrated, feeding athletes while traveling, optimal eating before, during and after exercise, to the controversial area of supplements. We have created a huge resource covering all these areas, plus more. Whether you are an aspiring or elite athlete, a parent or coach, this site has a large collection of sports nutrition advice, and best of all - it's for free! Please have a good look around. To stay up to date, sign up to the sports nutrition newsletter. We also have sections on Nutrition for Health and Weight Loss.

Sections

• Weight Control — for many athletes, the greatest nutritional concern is body weight, whether making weight in the short term, or losing or gaining a few extra pounds.
• Macronutrients — each of the major food nutrients play a role in the diet of athletes.
• Hydration — it is important to get enough fluids before competition and training, but also it is important to re-hydrate after exercise to aid recovery.
• Supplementation — for the extra edge, you may need to supplement your diet, but it is not always a simple decision.

• Fuel for Exercise — when preparing for an event, you need to know what to eat or drink before, during or after your activity.
• Staying Healthy — it is important for all athletes to stay healthy, and eating a nutritious diet is one of the best ways to do this.
• Sport Specific Nutrition — whatever your sport, when preparing for an event, you need to know the best things to eat.
• Population Specific Nutrition — nutrition for the young and old athlete, and other specific groups.
• Diets on Athletics Performance — diets can have both a positive and negative effect on endurance, strength, and overall success in sports.
• Travel Nutrition — a successful athlete may be required to travel for their sport, and there are many nutritional considerations for this.
• Events — sports nutrition for competing athletes at major events like the Olympics.
• Planning — daily and season plans for peak performance.
• Products & Services — to help you achieve you nutrition goals.
• More Athlete Resources — additional information about sports nutrition.
• Resources for Sports Dietitians — for those who are or want to become a nutrition specialist for athletes. How to conduct a cooking class, shopping tour, plus much more.

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Related Pages

• Healthy Eating (not sport-specific)
• Nutrition for Weight Loss (not sport-specific)
• Nutrition entries on the sporting blog