RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Portuguese Football Federation consensus statement 2020: nutrition and performance in football
JF BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
JO BMJ OPEN SP EX MED
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP e001082
DO 10.1136/bmjsem-2021-001082
VO 7
IS 3
A1 Rodrigo Abreu
A1 Pedro Figueiredo
A1 Paulo Beckert
A1 José P Marques
A1 Samuel Amorim
A1 Carlos Caetano
A1 Pedro Carvalho
A1 Carla Sá
A1 Ricardo Cotovio
A1 Joana Cruz
A1 Tiago Dias
A1 Gonçalo Fernandes
A1 Elton Gonçalves
A1 César Leão
A1 Alexandre Leitão
A1 João Lopes
A1 Eduardo Machado
A1 Mónica Neves
A1 André Oliveira
A1 Ana I Pereira
A1 Bruno Pereira
A1 Fernando Ribeiro
A1 Luis M Silva
A1 Filipe Sousa
A1 Tânia Tinoco
A1 Vitor H Teixeira
A1 Monica Sousa
A1 João Brito
YR 2021
UL http://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/7/3/e001082.abstract
AB Nutrition is an undeniable part of promoting health and performance among football (soccer) players. Nevertheless, nutritional strategies adopted in elite football can vary significantly depending on culture, habit and practical constraints and might not always be supported by scientific evidence. Therefore, a group of 28 Portuguese experts on sports nutrition, sports science and sports medicine sought to discuss current practices in the elite football landscape and review the existing evidence on nutritional strategies to be applied when supporting football players. Starting from understanding football’s physical and physiological demands, five different moments were identified: preparing to play, match-day, recovery after matches, between matches and during injury or rehabilitation periods. When applicable, specificities of nutritional support to young athletes and female players were also addressed. The result is a set of practical recommendations that gathered consensus among involved experts, highlighting carbohydrates periodisation, hydration and conscious use of dietary supplements.Data sharing not applicable as no data sets generated and/or analysed for this study. No data are available. Not applicable.