Advancing the field of public health, this Research Topic explores the critical intersection between physical activity, sports participation, nutrition, and overall health outcomes. There is a broad understanding that physical exercise and proper nutrition are pillars of individual and community health, yet the specifics of their connection require deeper investigation. This topic delineates how various activities and dietary practices contribute to managing and preventing sports-related injuries, chronic diseases, and improving mental health. It also considers the influence of diet on physical health, assessing the roles of accessibility to sports facilities and nutritious foods within different communities.
This Research Topic aims to synthesize insights from sports science and nutrition to foster community health and improve public health frameworks. It intends to create and implement evidence-based approaches that drive sustainable health behaviors and outcomes. The objective is to develop programs that address both immediate health needs and establish a foundation for enduring health benefits. By crafting initiatives that are accessible, inclusive, and culturally sensitive, the goal is to trigger significant public health advancements and empower communities and individuals to enhance their well-being, while also mitigating the impact of preventable diseases.
To gather further insights within defined boundaries, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
– Exploring the role of physical activity and diet in the prevention of chronic diseases
– The influence of sports participation and nutrition on mental health outcomes
– Nutritional strategies for optimizing athletic performance
– Impact of nutrition and physical activity on the health of children and adolescents
– Social determinants of health and access to sports and nutrition resources
– Integrating nutrition and exercise in obesity prevention and intervention programs
– The role of athletic nutritional needs in injury prevention and recovery
– The impact of sports, nutrition, and physical activity on population health and economic outcomes
Article types and fees
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
- Brief Research Report
- Case Report
- Classification
- Clinical Trial
- Community Case Study
- Conceptual Analysis
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
- Data Report
- Editorial
Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.
Keywords: public health and nutrition, sports and community health, chronic disease prevention, mental health exercise, nutritional epidemiology
Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.