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Nutrition for Match Officials

Food For Rugby is an invaluable resource for players, coaches and match officials who wish to have a better understanding of how nutrition impacts on body composition, recovery, training adaption, match day performance and health. The Nutrition Fundamentals toolkit takes you through a balanced diet, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration and electrolytes.

The Nutrition for Match Officials toolkit highlights some important nutrition considerations for match officials to keep in mind on a daily basis and during match day.

Match officials need to be physically fit and mentally sharp to make quick decisions on the field. The nutrition requirements match officials have can be high, so adequate nutrition is essential to ensure sufficient energy to focus and perform optimally.