Current Research in Applied Sports Nutrition
A special issue of Sports (ISSN 2075-4663).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 2239
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Optimal nutrition is a cornerstone of athletic performance, directly influencing energy levels, recovery, muscle growth, and overall health. However, recent research suggests athletes may not be well educated in appropriate sport nutrition and dietary behavior, which could directly impact athletic performance and recovery, sleep quality, body composition, body image, and overall well-being.
This Special Issue aims to highlight groundbreaking research, innovative practices, and emerging trends that advance our understanding of how nutrition influences athletic performance, recovery, and long-term health. We invite authors to contribute original research, reviews, and case studies on topics such as macronutrient strategies, supplementation, hydration, gender-specific considerations, sport-specific dietary demands, and the possible psychological impact on body image. Contributions that incorporate novel methodologies, personalized nutrition approaches, or technological advancements in monitoring dietary behavior are especially encouraged. By publishing in this Special Issue, authors will have the opportunity to shape the discourse in sport nutrition and provide valuable insights to athletes, coaches, and sports professionals worldwide.
Dr. Jamie McAllister-Deitrick
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sports is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- sports nutrition
- athletic performance
- recovery in sport
- body image in athletes
- dietary behavior in athletes
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