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<p>This paper synthesizes current research on women’s football to develop comprehensive, evidence-informed nutritional strategies tailored to the specific demands of the sport. Four key themes are addressed: (1) energy requirements in women’s football; (2) macronutrient and nutrient-timing applications around training and match play, including an illustrative case study; (3) supporting a player with inadequate energy intake, including an illustrative case study; and (4) nutritional considerations relating to fluctuations in female sex hormones. Rather than providing another descriptive narrative review, this synthesis translates research findings into practical strategies for implementation in real-world performance environments. Adequate energy availability is identified as a fundamental nutritional priority. Carbohydrate and protein intake are emphasized as essential for sustaining training quality, supporting recovery, and maximizing match performance. Nutrient timing is highlighted as a critical determinant of in-season performance and effective match preparation. Consideration is also given to the influence of hormonal fluctuations on thermoregulation and menstrual cycle–related symptoms, alongside nutritional strategies to mitigate these effects. This synthesis underscores the importance of individualized nutritional strategies to optimize health, performance, and return-to-play outcomes in women footballers.</p>

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Fueling Women’s Football: Evidence-Informed Practical Nutrition Strategies for Performance and Health

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    2026年3月18日

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  • Abbie E. Smith-Ryan,
  • Sam R. Moore,
  • Michelle Arent,
  • Elena Cantu,
  • Lissette Cornejo,
  • Anthony C. Hackney,
  • Johanna K. Ihalainen,
  • Ritva S. Mikkonen,
  • Georgie Bruinvels

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This paper synthesizes current research on women’s football to develop comprehensive, evidence-informed nutritional strategies tailored to the specific demands of the sport. Four key themes are addressed: (1) energy requirements in women’s football; (2) macronutrient and nutrient-timing applications around training and match play, including an illustrative case study; (3) supporting a player with inadequate energy intake, including an illustrative case study; and (4) nutritional considerations relating to fluctuations in female sex hormones. Rather than providing another descriptive narrative review, this synthesis translates research findings into practical strategies for implementation in real-world performance environments. Adequate energy availability is identified as a fundamental nutritional priority. Carbohydrate and protein intake are emphasized as essential for sustaining training quality, supporting recovery, and maximizing match performance. Nutrient timing is highlighted as a critical determinant of in-season performance and effective match preparation. Consideration is also given to the influence of hormonal fluctuations on thermoregulation and menstrual cycle–related symptoms, alongside nutritional strategies to mitigate these effects. This synthesis underscores the importance of individualized nutritional strategies to optimize health, performance, and return-to-play outcomes in women footballers.