INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT NUTRITION AND EXERCISE METABOLISM
Scope & Guideline
Bridging the Gap between Diet and Exercise Performance
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Nutritional Strategies for Performance Enhancement:
Research focusing on dietary interventions and supplementation strategies that enhance athletic performance, recovery, and overall health among athletes. - Metabolic Responses to Exercise:
Studies investigating how different types of exercise influence metabolic processes, including energy expenditure, fat oxidation, and muscle protein synthesis. - Hydration and Electrolyte Balance:
Exploration of hydration strategies, fluid balance, and the impact of electrolytes on performance and recovery during physical activity. - Gender-Specific Nutritional Needs:
Research examining the unique nutritional requirements and responses to exercise in male and female athletes, including the impact of hormonal variations. - Application of Nutritional Science in Sports:
Translational research aimed at applying scientific findings to practical settings in sports nutrition, including nutritional periodization and dietary management. - Emerging Nutritional Technologies:
Investigations into novel dietary supplements and food technologies aimed at improving athletic performance and recovery.
Trending and Emerging
- Personalized Nutrition Approaches:
An increasing number of studies are focusing on personalized nutrition strategies tailored to individual athlete needs, genetics, and metabolic responses, indicating a shift towards individualized dietary interventions. - Impact of Gut Microbiota on Athletic Performance:
Emerging research is highlighting the role of gut microbiota in influencing athletic performance and recovery, suggesting a growing interest in the gut-brain axis and its implications for nutrition. - Mental Health and Nutrition in Athletes:
There is a rising trend in exploring the connections between nutritional practices and mental health outcomes in athletes, emphasizing the holistic approach to athlete well-being. - Sustainability in Sports Nutrition:
Research addressing sustainable dietary practices and the environmental impact of sports nutrition is gaining attention, reflecting broader societal concerns about health and sustainability. - Technological Advances in Nutritional Assessment:
Emerging studies are utilizing advanced technologies for assessing dietary intake and nutritional status, including wearable devices and digital platforms for real-time monitoring.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Performance Supplements:
There is a noticeable decline in studies solely focused on traditional performance supplements like creatine and protein, as researchers increasingly explore more complex and individualized nutritional strategies. - General Hydration Guidelines:
Research on basic hydration practices appears to be less frequent, suggesting a move towards more nuanced studies that consider individual variability and specific athletic contexts. - Basic Nutritional Education:
Papers offering broad overviews of sports nutrition principles are becoming less common, indicating a shift towards more specialized research that addresses specific populations or conditions.
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