Book chapter
Food and Nutrition Considerations at Major Competitions
The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine: An IOC Medical Commission Publication, Volume 19, pp.439-454
John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
2014
Abstract
Nutrition support in conjunction with food provision has been a relatively recent development for major competitions. Further advances in nutrition support for all major competition events is needed to ensure suitable food is provided to competitors. This chapter reviews the factors to consider when providing food and nutrition support at major competition events. The primary objective when providing food at competition events is to ensure the availability of safe, appealing food that is suitable for athletes and officials of various ages and cultural backgrounds. A standardized nutrition label could improve nutrition support in competition environment for both the athlete and caterer. The development of specific guidelines for appropriate food provision and nutrition support that can be incorporated into the tender document for food service providers will ensure that athletes are provided with the ideal regimen to perform at their best.
Details
- Title
- Food and Nutrition Considerations at Major Competitions
- Authors
- Fiona Pelly (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Contributors
- Ronald J Maughan (Editor)
- Publication details
- The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine: An IOC Medical Commission Publication, Volume 19, pp.439-454
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- Date published
- 2014
- DOI
- 10.1002/9781118692318.ch36
- ISBN
- 9781118275764
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448954902621
- Output Type
- Book chapter
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