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.
About Diving
Diving is a competitive sport whereby both male and female athletes dive from a board or platform into a pool while completing acrobatic moves such as twists and somersaults. Divers are required to be strong and flexible, as well as have a high level of skill and co-ordination. Many of these characteristics are similar to dance and gymnastics and in some athletes from these sports become divers. Diving is separated into many events, including:-
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