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.

Surfing

About Surfing

Surfing is a sport emphasising balance, flexibility, and endurance. It can be enjoyed either recreationally or at an elite level. Competitions occur both nationally and internationally across a range of ages from junior level (groms) to senior or masters level. Surfing events are varied in duration lasting from a couple of seconds to >60 minutes and therefore, physiological and diet requirements vary. Activities that often accompany the sport, inc...

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