Key messages

 

·       Focus on getting carbohydrate, protein and fat from a variety of foods, including lots of different fruits and vegetables

·         Eat a meal or snack 1 to 4 hours before exercise

·         Athletes engaging in sports sessions longer than 90 minutes may benefit from carbohydrate loading in the days before the event

·         For optimum recovery, eat carbohydrate and protein together within 30 minutes after exercising

·         Hydrate before, during, and after exercise

·         For individual advice, particularly if the diet is restrictive, seek guidance from a sports nutritionist/dietitian