Nutrition for Athletes - Commonwealth Games Federation
Nutrition for Athletes - Commonwealth Games Federation
Nutrition for Athletes - Commonwealth Games Federation
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Foreword byDr M Jegathesanathletes’ medical in<strong>for</strong>mationIt is indeed a great privilege <strong>for</strong>me to pen a <strong>for</strong>eword to thishandy booklet on nutrition <strong>for</strong>athletes. The <strong>Commonwealth</strong><strong>Games</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> (CGF) and itsMedical Commission have always placed greatemphasis on the value and importance of soundnutrition <strong>for</strong> athletes. The CGF also appreciatesthe ef<strong>for</strong>ts of the IOC in producing this booklet.This publication has been circulated widely andhas gained acceptance as a simple but effectivehandbook <strong>for</strong> athletes. This booklet underscoresthe strong conviction of the IOC and the CGFthat proper nutrition, applied with the help ofappropriate experts, is a viable alternative tothe scourge of doping in sports. <strong>Athletes</strong> needto be aware of the value of good nutrition, andit is our duty as sports physicians and sportsnutritionists to provide the necessary support.It is clear that the sports nutritionist will playan ever-increasing role in the care, training andpreparation <strong>for</strong> competition of elite athletes.This booklet will stimulate athletes to want toknow more of the impact of nutrition in theirdaily lives as well as on their thrust to greatersporting heights.Tan Sri Dr M JegathesanHonorary Medical Advisor,<strong>Commonwealth</strong> <strong>Games</strong> <strong>Federation</strong>3
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