Current knowledge about sports nutrition

Australas Med J. 2011;4(3):107-10. doi: 10.4066/AMJ.2011.520. Epub 2011 Mar 31.

Abstract

The scientific literature contains an abundance of information on the nutritional demands of athletes. However, designing the most suitable sports diet is very difficult.The principal aim of this article is to summarize knowledge about sports nutrition, especially the intake of macronutrients and dietary supplements.

Keywords: Carbohydrate; Dietary Supplements; Fat; Protein; Sports nutrition.