Nutrition for Athletes
AIS Australian Institute of SportAustralian Government. Australian Sports Commission. Australian Institute of Sport.
Wide range of resources to assist elite athletes, recreational athletes and the general public on sports nutrition.
Gatorade Sports Science InstituteGatorade Sports Science Institute.
Provides current information on sports nutrition and exercise science. Includes articles on sports nutrition, hydration and dietary supplements.
Sports and Nutrition - The Winning ConnectionUniversity of Illinois Extension. Urban Programs Resource Network.
Also in Spanish.
Nutrition for ExerciseBUPA (British United Provident Association).
Information on how to keep your energy up and nutrition for before, during and after exercise.
Nutrition for the AthleteColorado State University. CSU Cooperative Extension - Nutrition Resources.
Sports Nutrition for Young Adults - Eating Before & Between Athletic EventsAlabama A&M and Auburn Universities. Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Also in PDF| 58 KB.
Carbohydrate-loading DietMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. MayoClinic.com.
Includes a sample carbohydrate loading meal plan.
AIS Sports Supplement Program 2011ASC. Australian Institute of Sport.
Reviews current research on supplements and categorizes products according to safety and efficacy.
Journal of the International Society of Sports NutritionThe International Society of Sports Nutrition.
A peer-reviewed journal that covers various aspects of sports nutrition, supplementation, exercise metabolism, and/or scientific policies related to sports nutrition. Also includes the following articles:
- Dietary Supplements and Sports Performance: Introduction and Vitamins JISSN, 1(2):1-6, 2004.
- Dietary Supplements and Sports Performance: Minerals JISSN, 2(1):43-49, 2005.
Promotion of Healthy Weight-Control Practices in Young AthletesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness.
Policy statement.
Ergogenic Aids
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
Information on nutritional supplements aimed at athletes and exercisers, including potential supplement dangers.
Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN)Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dietetic practice group.
Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids: Incidence of Use and Health Implications (PDF | 162 KB)President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition. The President's Challenge.
2005 Research Digest article investigating steroid use in sports, including health and ethical concerns.
