

An evidence-based approach to nutrition emphasising, a 'food first' philosophy (ie, food over supplements), is fundamental to ensure effective player support. Nutrition plays a valuable integrated role in optimising performance of elite players during training and match-play, and maintaining their overall health throughout the season. 32 Performance and Research Team, Arsenal Football Club, London, UK 33 Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK.įootball is a global game which is constantly evolving, showing substantial increases in physical and technical demands.31 Medical & Anti-doping, UEFA, Nyon, Switzerland.30 Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany.29 Center for Preventive Doping Research, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany.28 Medical Centre of Excelence, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland.27 Medical Committee, UEFA, Nyon, Switzerland.26 Technical Directorate, Football Association, Burton upon Trent, UK.25 Italian Football Referees Association, Bologna, Italy.

24 Technical Department, Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Florence, Italy.23 University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.22 Research and Human Performance Lab, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland.21 Dutch Olympic Team, Amsterdam, Netherlands.19 Mexican Football Federation, Mexico City, Mexico.18 Department of Sport and Health Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.

