Call for papers – Nutritional approaches to sports performance

BMC Nutrition is calling for submissions to our Collection on insights into nutritional strategies that enhance sport performance. The intersection of nutrition and athletic performance has gained increasing recognition in recent years as a crucial area of research. As athletes seek to optimize their performance, understanding the role of specific nutritional strategies becomes imperative. This Collection will explore various aspects of sport nutrition, including the influence of macronutrients and micronutrients intake, hydration strategies, dietary supplements, and their effects on performance enhancement, muscle recovery, and energy metabolism. The goal is to shed light on how tailored dietary interventions can support athletes in achieving their best. 

Research in this field has already led to significant advancements, particularly in identifying optimal nutritional strategies for different types of sports and training regimens. Recent studies have provided insights into how specific macronutrients and supplements can enhance endurance, improve recovery times, and promote muscle growth. Additionally, the role of hydration and the judicious use of dietary supplements are now recognized as essential components of an athletic diet, paving the way for individualized nutrition plans that cater to the specific needs of athletes. 

Future research in nutritional strategies for sport performance is poised to uncover even more targeted approaches that may include personalized nutrition based on genetic profiles or microbiome analysis. Furthermore, as technology advances, wearable devices may help track nutritional intake and performance metrics in real-time, providing athletes with immediate feedback and insights to further refine their dietary choices and enhance their performance. 

Topics include but are not limited to: 

• Impact of macronutrients and micronutrients on athletic performance 
• Body composition in sports nutrition 
• Hydration strategies for optimal performance 
• Role of dietary supplements in sport nutrition 
• Nutrition for muscle recovery in athletes 
• Energy metabolism during endurance training 
• Nutritional requirements for sport performance 
• Sport nutrition knowledge 

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists. 

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being 

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