Poor Nutrition Increases Injury Risk, Especially in Female Athletes

New research published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport suggests that proper nutrition is a key component of injury prevention in athletes, with a particularly pronounced effect in female athletes.

The systematic review and meta-analysis included fifteen studies that compared dietary intake and disordered eating risk in long-distance runners who had sustained injuries versus those who had not. In total, nearly 6,000 runners were included…