Sports Dietitians Australia Factsheets
Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.
A GUIDE TO SUPPLEMENTS IN SPORTS - MESSAGES FOR COACHES
Coaches are often sought out to provide information on a range of areas as athletes strive to perform to their best. One of these includes the use of supplements.
It is important for all athletes, but particularly those that are still growing and developing, to be encouraged to meet their nutritional needs through whole food and fluids first and foremost. There is no substitute for a well-designed, individualised nutr...