Group
Nutrition
Unit(s) of assessment: Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
School: School of Science and Technology
Overview
The team investigates interactions between nutrition, health status and performance capabilities in sport and exercise.
Research is conducted in order to understand the impact of nutritional interventions on optimised benefits of athletic training and improving competitive performance in athletes. The impact of nutrition on the health status during ageing in the general population is also being critically evaluated.