Nutritional Science & Dietetics

Performance Nutrition and Recovery in Sports and Active Lifestyles

Performance nutrition focuses on optimizing dietary strategies to enhance athletic performance, endurance, strength, and overall physical capacity in both elite athletes and active individuals. Key components include macronutrient timing, adequate hydration, and the use of supplements such as electrolytes and protein to support energy demands and muscle repair. Recovery nutrition is equally vital, emphasizing replenishment of glycogen stores, reduction of inflammation, and muscle tissue regeneration through balanced intake of carbohydrates, proteins, and antioxidants. Personalized nutrition plans, informed by exercise type and intensity, help minimize injury risk and improve long-term performance and well-being in active lifestyles.