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.
Good nutrition is vital for performance, whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior.
The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend 2.5–4 serves from the dairy food group per day for a variety of health benefits. For athletes and active Australians, dairy foods offer extra benefits. They’re known for their calcium content, but are also high in protein and can be a great source of electrolytes for rehydration. This unique composition means milk, cheese and yoghurt ca...