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Nutrition on Competition Days

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Nutrition · Beginner

Nutrition on Competition Days

Aylin Kaya, Nutrition Scientist

4.8(204 reviews)4.5 hrs16 lessons

What belongs on the plate before, during, and after competition: practical protocols for individual and team sports, including travel days and tournament weekends.

Protocol · Learning goals

What you'll learn.

  • 01Plan competition days nutrient by nutrient
  • 02Organize food logistics for away trips
  • 03Fuel tournament days with multiple events
  • 04Test individual tolerance systematically

Curriculum.

The Essentials, Compact3 lessons
  • Estimating energy needs realistically
  • Timing carbohydrates and protein
  • Fluids and electrolytes
Competition Day3 lessons
  • The final 24 hours
  • Halftime and break fueling
  • Recovery right after the final whistle
Special Cases3 lessons
  • Travel days and hotel buffets
  • Tournaments with multiple games
  • Youth players and squad athletes