Sport Nutrition

Here are some helpful links on sport nutrition:

Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Provides current information on sports nutrition and exercise science. Includes articles on sports nutrition, hydration and dietary supplements and ergogenic aids.

AIS Sports Nutrition
Australian 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.

Sports and Nutrition - The Winning Connection
University of Illinois Extension. Urban Programs Resource Network. Also in Spanish.

Eat to Compete Program
Iowa State University. University Extension. Sport Nutrition Web site.

Nutrition and the Athlete
BUPA (British United Provident Association). Series of articles on alcohol, carbohydrates, caffeine, creatine, glycemic index, weight management, and more for the athlete.

Nutrition for the Athlete
Colorado State University. CSU Cooperative Extension - Nutrition Resources.

Carbo-loading: Boost Your Endurance During High-intensity Workouts
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. MayoClinic.com. Includes a sample carbohydrate loading meal plan.

Sports Nutrition Publications
University of Arizona. College of Agriculture & Live Sciences. Department of Nutritional Sciences, Cooperative Extension.

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
The 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:

Ergogenic Aids
USDA. NAL. ARS. Food and Nutrition Information Center. Information on nutritional supplements aimed at athletes and exercisers, including potential supplement dangers.

AIS Sports Supplement Program 2006
ASC. Australian Institute of Sport. Reviews current research on supplements and categorizes products according to safety and efficacy. Also includes Supplement Fact Sheets and an article entitled Sports Supplements and Sports Foods.

Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN)
American Dietetic Association. Dietetic practice group.