All Session Tracks

• Track 01 – Macronutrient Strategies for Youth Athletes
  This session will explore the role of macronutrients in the diets of youth and adolescent athletes, focusing on optimal intake for performance and growth. Discussions will include carbohydrate, protein, and fat requirements tailored to various sports. Aligned SDGs: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger  |  SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education
• Track 02 – Micronutrient Deficiencies in Young Athletes
  This track will address the prevalence and impact of micronutrient deficiencies among youth athletes, emphasizing the importance of vitamins and minerals for overall health and athletic performance. Strategies for dietary interventions and supplementation will be discussed. Aligned SDGs: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger  |  SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education
• Track 03 – Energy Balance and Performance in Adolescents
  This session will examine the concept of energy balance in adolescent athletes, highlighting the relationship between energy intake, expenditure, and performance outcomes. The implications of energy deficits and surpluses on growth and development will also be considered. Aligned SDGs: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger  |  SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education
• Track 04 – Hydration Strategies for Optimal Performance
  This track will focus on the critical role of hydration in youth sports, discussing best practices for fluid intake before, during, and after exercise. The effects of dehydration on performance and recovery will be analyzed. Aligned SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
• Track 05 – Nutrition Education for Young Athletes
  This session will explore effective nutrition education strategies tailored for youth and adolescent athletes, emphasizing the importance of informed dietary choices. The role of coaches, parents, and nutritionists in promoting healthy eating habits will be highlighted. Aligned SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 06 – Recovery Nutrition for Young Athletes
  This track will investigate the nutritional strategies that support recovery in youth athletes, focusing on post-exercise nutrition and its impact on muscle repair and adaptation. The timing and composition of recovery meals will be key discussion points. Aligned SDGs: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger  |  SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education
• Track 07 – Injury Prevention through Nutrition
  This session will delve into the relationship between nutrition and injury prevention in young athletes, examining how specific dietary components can influence injury risk. Evidence-based approaches to nutrition for enhancing resilience and recovery will be presented. Aligned SDGs: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger  |  SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education
• Track 08 – The Role of Nutrition in Muscle Development
  This track will explore the nutritional requirements for muscle development in youth athletes, focusing on the interplay between diet, training, and growth. Key nutrients and their timing in relation to exercise will be discussed. Aligned SDGs: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger  |  SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education
• Track 09 – Adaptation to Training: Nutritional Considerations
  This session will address how nutrition can influence physiological adaptations to training in adolescent athletes, including muscle hypertrophy and endurance improvements. The importance of individualized nutrition plans will be emphasized. Aligned SDGs: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger  |  SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education
• Track 10 – Psychological Aspects of Nutrition in Young Athletes
  This track will examine the psychological factors influencing dietary behaviors in youth athletes, including body image, performance anxiety, and eating disorders. Strategies for promoting a positive relationship with food will be discussed. Aligned SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 11 – Emerging Trends in Sports Nutrition Research
  This session will highlight the latest research developments in sports nutrition for youth and adolescent athletes, including innovative dietary strategies and technologies. Participants will engage in discussions about future directions and research gaps in the field. Aligned SDGs: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
Alongside its academic focus, the conference promotes responsible research, ethical practice and knowledge-driven development. Its session tracks collectively contribute to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• SDG 2
  Zero Hunger
• SDG 3
  Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 4
  Quality Education
• SDG 6
  Clean Water and Sanitation
• SDG 9
  Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• SDG 10
  Reduced Inequalities