SPORTS NUTRITION

The Department of Sports Nutrition at SAI Regional Centre, Trivandrum functions as a scientific support unit for nutritional assessment, athlete dietary monitoring, hydration evaluation, recovery nutrition, and performance-oriented nutrition intervention for competitive athletes.

The department works towards improving athlete health, training adaptation, recovery efficiency, and competition readiness through evidence-based nutrition support, individualized counseling, nutrition education, and practical dietary strategies.

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Main Focus

• To assess nutritional status of athletes through periodic nutrition evaluation

• To identify nutrition-related concerns affecting training and recovery

• To provide individualized nutrition counseling and dietary guidance

• To support hydration and recovery strategies during training and competition

• To educate athletes and coaches regarding sports nutrition practices

• To monitor dietary habits associated with performance and recovery

• To support athlete health and long-term performance sustainability

 

Testing Parameters & Nutrition Monitoring

Nutritional assessment forms the foundation for identifying dietary deficiencies, recovery concerns, hydration issues, and body composition related goals among athletes.

• Dietary assessment and food recall

• Hydration monitoring

• Body composition interpretation

• Energy intake evaluation

• Competition nutrition planning

• Recovery nutrition assessment

 

Nutrition Counseling & Follow Up

Individual nutrition counseling is provided to athletes for improving dietary habits, training nutrition, hydration practices, and recovery strategies suitable for competitive sport.

• Weight management

• Lean body mass support

• Recovery nutrition

• Hydration management

• Competition nutrition

• Micronutrient awareness

• Healthy food selection

 

Nutrition Education Activities

The department conducts nutrition education sessions, athlete awareness programs, hydration education, and practical dietary guidance sessions for athletes and coaches.

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Food Quality & Dietary Support

The department supports healthy dietary practices by promoting balanced meal planning, appropriate recovery nutrition, hydration strategies, and awareness regarding quality food choices suitable for athletes.

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Scientific Support Services

• Scientific Support Services

• National Campers

• SAI NCOE Athletes

• Khelo India Athletes

• Athletes under TOPS Scheme

• SAI Training Centre (STC) Athletes

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Scientific Staff Members

Dr. Shaly C M

HPA, Nutrition