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.
Healthy fats are essential to an athlete’s diet, and a key consideration is the selection of an appropriate cooking oil. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) offers a host of health benefits and it is now well established that the health benefits are not only attributed to its fat profile but also to the range of active plant compounds within EVOO.