Nutrition

These electronic resources are available by contacting the ESC office.

Athlete Nutrition Part 1
Author: Drew Cleary
A SIRC article on athlete’s lifestyle nutrition needs – html

Athlete Nutrition Part 2
Author: Drew Cleary
A SIRC article on athlete’s lifestyle nutrition needs – html

Diet For Sport Performance & Active Lifestyle
Author: Martin Gibala
A SIRC review (brief) of dietary requirements – html

Dietary Protein, Amino Acid Supplements, & Recovery From Exercise
Author: Gatorade Sport Science Institute
A roundtable discussion of protein needs in sport – 6 pages (pdf)

Glycemic index – what the?
Author: Peter Reaburn, Central Queensland University
Definition of glycemic index and classification of foods – 5 pages (Word)

Herbal Supplements and Sport Performance
Author: Gatorade Sport Science Institute
A roundtable discussion of supplements in sport – 5 pages (pdf)

Identifying Fact from Fiction
Author: Singapore Sports Council
A list of supplements, their claims and evidence of efficacy – 7 pages (Word)

Nutrition and Athletic Performance
Author: Dietitians of Canada et al
Position paper from Canada & US dietitians – 26 pages (pdf)

Nutrition & Athletic Performance
Author: American College of Sports Medicine
Position Paper – 16 pages (pdf)

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Fueling the Active Individual
Author: Melinda Manore
A SIRC review of nutrition and physical activity – html

Nutrition Away From Home
Author: Coaching Association of Canada
A guide to nutrition when traveling – 1 page (pdf)

Nutrition for Athletes
Author: International Olympic Committee
A practical guide to eating for health and performance – 19 pages (pdf)

Nutrition for Peak Performance
Author: Terreen Stenvers
A guide to nutrition for optimal sport performance – 11 pages (pdf)

Nutrition for Traveling
Author: S. Boegman, Nutrition Works Consulting
A guide to nutrition when traveling – 6 pages (pdf)

NSCA Nutrition
NSCA Performance Training J. 2(5)
Three articles on nutrition – 17 pages (pdf)

NSCA Nutrition 2
NSCA Performance Training J. 3(5)
Two articles on nutrition – 25 pages (pdf)

Risky Dietary Supplements
Author: Gatorade Sport Science Institute
A roundtable discussion of risky supplements in sport – 5 pages (pdf)

Winning Diet
Author: Australian Institute of Sport
A guide to proper nutrition for athletes – 18 pages (Word)