Food and nutrition play crucial roles in athletic performance and overall health. Traditionally, the focus has been on providing athletes with adequate energy and nutrients to support training and competition demands. However, recent advancements in sports science and nutrition research have led to a re-evaluation of the role and application of food and nutrition in athletics. This includes exploring innovative dietary strategies to optimize performance, enhance recovery, and mitigate the risk of injury and illness. Additionally, there is growing recognition of the individualized nature of nutrition requirements among athletes, considering factors such as training load, metabolic demands, and genetic predispositions. As such, redefining the role and application of food and nutrition in athletics is essential for maximizing the potential of athletes and promoting long-term health and well-being.

The goal of this research topic is to redefine the role and application of food and nutrition in athletics to optimize performance, support recovery, and promote overall health and well-being among athletes. By addressing current gaps and limitations in our understanding of sports nutrition, this research aims to develop evidence-based dietary strategies tailored to individual athlete needs and goals. This includes exploring the impact of specific nutrients, timing of intake, dietary patterns, and supplementation strategies on athletic performance. Ultimately, redefining the role and application of food and nutrition in athletics can lead to enhanced performance outcomes, reduced risk of injury and illness, and improved long-term health outcomes for athletes across various sports disciplines.

This Research Topic aims to explore the evolving role and application of food and nutrition in athletics, with a focus on optimizing performance, supporting recovery, and promoting overall health and well-being among athletes. We invite contributions addressing various themes, including but not limited to:

• Nutritional requirements for different athletic populations (e.g., endurance athletes, strength athletes, team sports athletes).
• Innovative dietary strategies for enhancing performance and recovery.
• Role of specific nutrients, dietary patterns, and supplementation in sports nutrition.
• Impact of nutrition on injury prevention and rehabilitation in athletes.
• Individualized approaches to nutrition based on athlete characteristics and training goals.

We welcome original research articles, reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses that contribute to advancing our understanding of food and nutrition in athletics.

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