Optimal Sports Nutrition summarizes all important findings from scientific nutrition studies in a practical manner. The book introduces the fundamentals of optimal sports nutrition and explains the current state of knowledge in the field with practical tips for twelve different sports (basketball, soccer, handball, judo, karate, cycling, swimming, dance sports, tennis, table tennis, athletics, volleyball). It is characterized by numerous tables, overviews, practical tips, and examples, as well as 12 nutrition plans tailored to the specific sport/discipline for children, adolescents, or adults. It further differentiates these practical nutrition plans for training and competition, as well as for eating and drinking, the content of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements in various foods, sports and vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, low-carb and carb-loading, nutrition for targeted muscle building, the basics of cycle-oriented training and derived nutrition for women, energy availability and RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports), the FODMAP principle: training the gastrointestinal tract in sports, sports nutrition for young competitive athletes, athletes on the go, nutrition in training camps, and periodized nutrition. Optimal Sports Nutrition is aimed at competitive athletes, their coaches, and support staff. Additionally, it is also intended for recreational, leisure, and health-oriented athletes, as well as anyone seeking a performance-enhancing, needs-based, balanced, and healthy diet.