Women in Sport Nutrition
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 174
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Despite significant progress in sports science, the equitable inclusion of women in research remains an unresolved challenge. Although female participation in competitive sports has grown substantially, sports nutrition studies remain predominantly male-focused. This imbalance restricts scientific knowledge and undermines the relevance of nutritional guidelines for female athletes. Sex-based physiological differences, hormonal variability, and the menstrual cycle require tailored, evidence-based approaches.
This Special Issue aims to highlight, deepen, and advance research on nutrition in female athletes. We invite researchers, professionals, and academics to submit original studies, systematic reviews, evidence-based guidelines, and educational proposals focused on this population.
Kind regards,
Dr. Juan José Montoya Miñano
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- female athletes
- sports nutrition
- nutritional recommendations
- menstrual cycle and performance
- evidence-based nutrition
- sport supplementation in women
- women’s health in sport
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