title: Conference on "Multidisciplinary approaches to nutritional problems". Symposium on "Performance, exercise and health". Practical aspects of nutrition in performance.
abstract: The importance of nutrition in sport has been recognised since the ancient Olympians, and its role in improving both health and sports performance has widespread acceptance. However, in sporting circles nutritional knowledge, beliefs and practices are extremely varied. Within any sporting organisation the sports dietitian or nutritionist must be able to work with athletes, their family, coaches and other support staff to develop and monitor realistic and practical strategies that work best for each performer, contributing to a positive and sustained outcome on performance. The present review examines the practical application of current key issues in performance nutrition, highlighting the advantages of early intervention in youth development and comprehensive and integrated nutrition services.
authors.affiliation: School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Nottingham Medical School, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG72UH, UK. Nicky.s.gilbert@btinternet.com
authors.forename: Nicky
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gilbert
mesh_terms: D001628:Beverages; D004032:Diet; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004046:Dietetics; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / Q000502:physiology*; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D010807:Physical Endurance / Q000502:physiology*; D013177:Sports / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004044:Dietary Proteins