Sport and Exercise Nutrition. University of Ulster

Diet and nutrition significantly affect sport and exercise performance. The food and fluid which an athlete before, during, and after training and competition affects health and body composition, as well as performance in, and, recovery from, the effects of exercise. An optimum diet can help to maximize athletic performance.

Increased participation in physical activity, exercise and sport has the potential to improve the health and well-being of our sedentary population. Increased physical activity can help to reduce obesity, the risk of heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, osteoporosis, and can play a role in promoting positive mental health and psychological wellbeing.