Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Sports Nutrition

essential for athletes to train, compete, and recover effectively. can also be called exercise nutrition, is the application of nutrition principles for the purpose of improving training, recovery, and performance.

Exercise Nutrition

a logical name for this discipline because it also reflects the close relationship between the academic fields of exercise physiology and nutrition.

1930

Sweden, historians first studies of sports nutrition to be those of carbohydrates and fat metabolism.

1960

Scandinavian scientists began to study muscle gylcogen storage, use, and resynthesis associated with prolonged exercise.

1965

developed a scientifically formulated beverage for the school’s football team, led by a researcher Dr. Robert Cade

Dr. Robert Cade

Developed a scientifically formulated beverage for the school's football team. 

1970

Exercise physiologist worldwide.

1980

marked the emergence of the field known as sports nutrition.

1990

Resistance training

2000

Growth in sports culture in the Philippines

2021

Establishment of the Philippine Society of Sports Nutrition for evidence-based practice, including Sports Nutrition Association of the Philippines

Every May

National initiatives like Sports Nutrition Day by Philippine Sports Commission

Carbohydrates

Primary energy source for prolonged exercise

Protein

Muscle repair and growth

Fats

Secondary energy source, important for endurance

Water-soluble vitamins

Vitamins B and C

Fat-soluble vitamins

Vitamin A, D, E, and K

Macrominerals

Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Sodium

Trace Mineral

Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc

Role of Micronutrients

support energy metabolism, immune function, and muscle contraction

Common micronutrient in sports nutrition

Antioxidants, calcium, iron, and Vitamin D

Importance of Hydration

1. Temperature Regulation

2. Toxin Relief

3. Heart Health

4. Cognitive Performance

5. Energy

6. Muscle Function

Hydration and Performance

1. Adequate fluid intake is vital for maintaining body temperature.

2. Prevents dehydration-related fatigue and performance decline

3. Electrolyte balance supports muscle function

Nutrition and Athletic Performance

• Tailoring nutrition to training intensity and sport type

• Importance of meal timing before, during, and after activity

• Use of supplements to complement diet when necessary

Practical Applications to Diverse Athletes

• Meal planning for athletes based on energy needs.

• Importance of recovery nutrition: carbohydrates and protein