Sports Nutrition

Overview

Sports nutrition is the branch of nutrition science concerned with how diet, fluids, and nutrient timing affect athletic performance, training adaptation, recovery, and the overall health of physically active people. It addresses the balance of macronutrients, carbohydrate, protein, and fat, that fuel exercise, the intake of vitamins and minerals that support metabolism and tissue function, and the maintenance of hydration and electrolyte balance during activity. Effective sports nutrition is tailored to the demands of a given sport and to an individual's goals, helping to optimize energy availability, support muscle repair and growth, and reduce the risk of fatigue and injury. Beyond performance, sound nutritional practices contribute to long-term well-being and the prevention of diet-related disease. Within the broader field of nutrition, sports nutrition draws on research into energy balance, dietary patterns, and the relationship between eating behavior and physical activity across populations, including studies of how nutrition and activity interact in children, adolescents, and adults. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research within the broad field of nutrition relevant to sports nutrition and the dietary support of physical activity.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 13 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.

• “Sport is NOT a luxury.” The perceived impact of the cost-of-living crisis on sport and physical activity opportunities for children and adolescents in Northern Ireland (NI): A cross-sectional survey
  S. M. O'Kane et al. · 2025 · BMC Public Health
• “Sport is NOT a luxury.” The perceived impact of the cost-of-living crisis on sport and physical activity opportunities for children and adolescents in Northern Ireland (NI): A cross-sectional survey
  2025 · BMC Public Health
• Addressing the double burden of malnutrition among Thai school-aged children with a complex school nutrition intervention: A process evaluation
  2023 · Research Square (Research Square)
• Perceived Barriers to Healthy Eating Among Mothers of Preparatory School Girl Students in an Egyptian City: A Qualitative Study
  D. Ismail et al. · 2022 · The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
• Perceived Barriers to Healthy Eating Among Mothers of Preparatory School Girl Students in an Egyptian City: A Qualitative Study
  2022 · The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
• Determinants of physical activity participation among university sport science students
  Sheleme Gofe Keneni et al. · 2021 · International Journal of Applied Research
• Determinants of physical activity participation among university sport science students
  2021 · International Journal of Applied Research
• The Effectiveness of Physical Activity Interventions for Low-Income and Ethnic Minority Children and Youths: A Meta-Analysis
  2019 · Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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