Nutrition for Swimmers

Whilst emphasizing that we are not Nutritionists, there are some excellent resources available to assist in keeping our swimmers fit, strong and healthy:

Feeding Active Kids - Swimmers (PDF file, 556kb) - An excellent guide for 5-11 y/olds, endorsed by Swimming Victoria

Fuelling and Cooling Junior Athletes (PDF File, 280kb) Another excellent guide, for 5-12 y/olds, by Sports Dietitians Australia

Fuelling Fitness for your Sport - Swimming (PDF File, 108kb) By Sports Dietitians Australia, for adolescent and adult athletes

Links for further information on Nutrition:

Sports Dietitians Australia - www.sportsdietitians .com.au

Australian Institute of Sport - www.ais.org.au/nutrition

Go for 2 (fruits) & 5 (veg) -  www.gofor2and5.com.au