Want further advice? It can be a great idea to see a sports dietitian for individual advice and information. Contact Sports Dietitians Australia (03) 9682 2442 or the branch of Sports Medicine Australia in your state, to find a sports dietitian in your area.
Books
- Burke, L. The Complete Guide to Food for Sports Performance, 2nd ed. Allen and Unwin, Sydney, 1995.
- Cardwell, G. Gold Medal Nutrition, 1997.
- Hawley, J.and Burke, L. Peak Performance: training and nutrition strategies for sport. Allen and Unwin, Sydney, 1998.
Cookbooks
- Burke L. et al. Survival for the Fittest: the AIS guide to cooking for busy athletes, 1999.
- Burke L. et al. Survival from the Fittest: A companion cookbook to Survival for the Fittest from athletes of the AIS, 2001.
- Inge, K. and Roberts, C. Food for Sport Cookbook, 1997.
- O’Connor, H. and Hay, D. The Taste of Fitness, 1998.
Videos
- The Winning Diet for Sport. ASC Publication Services. PO Box 176, Belconnen, ACT. 2616. Tel (02) 6214 1795. Fax (02) 6214 1995. Email: pubs@ausport.gov.au. This video provides a visual presentation of the content of this ‘A Winning Diet’ booklet.
Website
Department of Sports Nutrition : www.ais.org.au/nutrition/
Sports images (excluding those in advertorials) are supplied by the Australian Sports Commission, Australian Institute of Sport, Department of Sports Nutrition and featured athletes. Sports image on page 29, courtesy of Randy Stenglein. We hope that this booklet has helped to explain the importance of a winning diet and, more importantly, how to achieve it. While there’s no such thing as a magic diet, we can promise you that eating well is part of the recipe for achieving your sporting goals - and that’s a magic feeling!