Performance Nutrition

The Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine acknowledges the critical role of nutrition in supporting the health and performance of athletes in Sri Lanka. It actively facilitates various initiatives aimed at enhancing the knowledge and application of sports nutrition among high-performance athletes

Services

Initial nutrition assessment

1. Anthropometric assessment

2. Body composition assessment

3. Biochemical assessment

4. Clinical assessment

5. Dietary assessment

6. Environmental assessment

Providing individualized diet plans and nutrition guidelines for different sports categories represented athletes
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the nutritional status of athletes

Performance Nutrition Educational aids (EA)

Welcome to Performance Nutrition EA, an e-learning platform meticulously designed by sports nutritionists to support athletes in optimizing their health and performance outcomes. This platform provides a systematic approach to leveraging nutrition as a key component of athletic success

Module content includes:

  • Videos
  • Written content

Supplements

As nutritionists, we consistently advocate for a food-first approach to meet the nutritional needs of athletes. However, in special cases where supplementation is necessary, only products approved by certified authorities such as Informed Sport, Sport Integrity Australia, or HASTA are recommended. These supplements are verified to be free of banned substances, as outlined by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), ensuring both safety and compliance with anti-doping regulations.

Supplements that are currently issued by our institute

Creatine
Fish oil (omega-3)

Other Services

High-performance athlete’s nutrition and health project

This project aims to evaluate athletes’ body composition, nutritional requirements, biochemical parameters, and overall health through a range of specialized tests and measurements conducted by experts in relevant fields. Following a comprehensive analysis, detailed reports are provided to the athletes to help enhance their current performance levels. Additionally, any identified nutritional deficiencies or diagnosed medical conditions are addressed through targeted supplementation programs and referrals to appropriate medical clinics for further care.

School athletes’ nutrition and health project

The program is conducted in sports schools across the island, as well as in schools with the highest-performing medal-winning athletes. Its primary aim is to optimize nutritional and health-related knowledge through targeted awareness sessions, regular body composition assessments, and medical checkups. This initiative is supported by the medical staff of the Institute of Sports Medicine and consultants from the Sri Lanka Medical Nutrition Society. The ultimate goal is to develop a comprehensive national nutrition guideline specifically tailored for school athletes.

Nutrition awareness programs/ lectures/ webinars/ workshops

The nutrition division offers a variety of educational programs, including webinars, workshops, and lectures, tailored to the needs of island-wide sports coaches, athletes, physical fitness trainers, and even parents of athletes. These initiatives focus on the importance of proper nutrition and hydration practices before, during, and after exercise or training sessions, ensuring optimal performance and recovery.

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