Anaemia affects roughly a third of the world's population; half the cases are due to iron
deficiency. It is a major and global public health problem that affects maternal and child …

Iron plays a significant role in the body, and is specifically important to athletes, since it is a
dominant feature in processes such as oxygen transport and energy metabolism. Despite its …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the
American College of Sports Medicine that the performance of, and recovery from, sporting …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy), Dietitians of Canada
(DC), and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) that the performance of, and …

Optimising nutrition intake is a key component for supporting athletic performance and
supporting adaption to training. Athletes often use micronutrient supplements in order to …

Training at low to moderate altitudes (~ 1600–2400 m) is a common approach used by
endurance athletes to provide a distinctive environmental stressor to augment training …

The provision or restriction of select nutrients in an athlete's diet can elicit a variety of
changes in fuel utilization, training adaptation, and performance outcomes. Furthermore …

Iron deficiency (ID) is a prevailing nutritional concern amongst the athletic population due to
the increased iron demands of this group. Athletes' ability to replenish taxed iron stores is …

Iron is an important mineral in the body, essential for muscle function and oxygen transport.
Adequate levels of iron in the blood are necessary for athletes, as iron-deficiency anemia …

Iron deficiency is a common nutrient deficiency within athletes, with sport scientists and
medical professionals recognizing that athletes require regular monitoring of their iron status …