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Tennis Nutrition (Tennis Player Diet)
Tennis is a physically and mentally demanding sport that requires proper nutrition and hydration to support training and match-play. The purpose of this article is to provide evidence-based nutritional recommendations for tennis players. Anthropometric and Physiological Characteristics of Tennis Players Tennis players do not excel in any particular characteristic but are well adapted in allContinue… Read more
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Nutrition for Table Tennis
Table tennis, often referred to as ping pong, is a fast-paced, high-intensity sport that demands exceptional agility, precision, and stamina. To excel in this sport, athletes must not only hone their skills but also pay close attention to their nutrition. Proper nutrition can enhance performance, aid recovery, and provide the energy needed to compete atContinue… Read more
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Making Weight For Combat Sports (Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling, etc…)
In the world of combat sports, athletes strive to achieve the perfect balance between power and weight. This balance is crucial because fighters are typically categorized into weight divisions, and they must meet a certain weight requirement before a competition. This process, known as “making weight,” involves a weigh-in where the athlete’s body weight isContinue… Read more
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Nutritional Recommendations for Water Polo
Water Polo is played in a pool that’s 30 meters long and 20 meters wide, with a minimum depth of 2 meters. Each team consists of 13 players, including a goalkeeper and 6 field players. A match consists of four quarters of 8 minutes each, excluding time for penalties, time-outs, or goals. The goalkeeper isContinue… Read more
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Nutrition for Ultra-Marathons: Fueling Ultra Runners
Ultra-marathons, those races exceeding the traditional marathon distance of 26.2 miles (42.2 km), have been gaining popularity over the past few decades. These events challenge athletes to run long distances, often in extreme conditions and remote locations. Training and racing in ultra-marathons require not only physical endurance but also careful attention to nutrition. Nutrition for TrainingContinue… Read more
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Management of Childhood Obesity – a dietitian’s perspective.
Obesity in children is a global epidemic, and the situation locally is particularly grave. In the most recent ‘Health Behaviour in School-aged Children’ study by the World Health Organisation (2020), it was reported that Maltese children aged 11, 13 and 15 had the highest rates of obesity among all the countries surveyed (45 in total).Continue… Read more