RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 UEFA expert group statement on nutrition in elite football. Current evidence to inform practical recommendations and guide future research
JF British Journal of Sports Medicine
JO Br J Sports Med
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine
SP 416
OP 416
DO 10.1136/bjsports-2019-101961
VO 55
IS 8
A1 Collins, James
A1 Maughan, Ronald John
A1 Gleeson, Michael
A1 Bilsborough, Johann
A1 Jeukendrup, Asker
A1 Morton, James P
A1 Phillips, S M
A1 Armstrong, Lawrence
A1 Burke, Louise M
A1 Close, Graeme L
A1 Duffield, Rob
A1 Larson-Meyer, Enette
A1 Louis, Julien
A1 Medina, Daniel
A1 Meyer, Flavia
A1 Rollo, Ian
A1 Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn
A1 Wall, Benjamin T
A1 Boullosa, Beatriz
A1 Dupont, Gregory
A1 Lizarraga, Antonia
A1 Res, Peter
A1 Bizzini, Mario
A1 Castagna, Carlo
A1 Cowie, Charlotte M
A1 D'Hooghe, Michel
A1 Geyer, Hans
A1 Meyer, Tim
A1 Papadimitriou, Niki
A1 Vouillamoz, Marc
A1 McCall, Alan
YR 2021
UL http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/55/8/416.abstract
AB Football is a global game which is constantly evolving, showing substantial increases in physical and technical demands. Nutrition plays a valuable integrated role in optimising performance of elite players during training and match-play, and maintaining their overall health throughout the season. An evidence-based approach to nutrition emphasising, a ‘food first’ philosophy (ie, food over supplements), is fundamental to ensure effective player support. This requires relevant scientific evidence to be applied according to the constraints of what is practical and feasible in the football setting. The science underpinning sports nutrition is evolving fast, and practitioners must be alert to new developments. In response to these developments, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has gathered experts in applied sports nutrition research as well as practitioners working with elite football clubs and national associations/federations to issue an expert statement on a range of topics relevant to elite football nutrition: (1) match day nutrition, (2) training day nutrition, (3) body composition, (4) stressful environments and travel, (5) cultural diversity and dietary considerations, (6) dietary supplements, (7) rehabilitation, (8) referees and (9) junior high-level players. The expert group provide a narrative synthesis of the scientific background relating to these topics based on their knowledge and experience of the scientific research literature, as well as practical experience of applying knowledge within an elite sports setting. Our intention is to provide readers with content to help drive their own practical recommendations. In addition, to provide guidance to applied researchers where to focus future efforts.