Sports Dietitians Australia Factsheets
Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.
Athletes of all levels can be troubled by uncomfortable symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, wind and altered bowel movements, commonly referred to as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). These symptoms can create anxiety and stress, can interfere with training, and may compromise performance. In some individuals, abdominal symptoms can be triggered by certain foods, in particular by a group of poorly a...