Performance Nutrition Series: The History of Food Provision for Athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games and Other Major Competition Events

Professor Fiona Pelly is the Discipline Leader in Nutrition and Dietetics at The University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. She is a Fellow of Dietitians Australia and Sports Dietitians Australia and president of the international professional organization PINES —Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport. 

Fiona has over 30 years’ experience as a dietitian. She is internationally recognized for her expertise in food provision at major competition events and has evaluated the food provision for the Olympic Games and other major competitions for the past 20 years. She has worked closely with international catering companies to provide a nutrition service to athletes attending major events. Fiona's research interests include the translation of knowledge about nutrition and nutrient requirements into food and whole diets, determinants of food choice, diet quality, eating behaviors and the impact of the food environment in athletes and other population groups.