| AA |
arachidonic acid |
| ABV |
alcohol by volume |
| ADP |
adenosine diphosphate |
| AFL |
Australian Football League (AFL) |
| AI |
acceptable intake |
| AIHW |
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare |
| AIS |
Australian Institute of Sport |
| ALA |
alpha-linolenic acid |
| AMDR |
acceptable macronutrient distribution range |
| AMP |
adenosine monophosphate |
| ATP |
adenosine triphosphate |
| ATP-PCr |
alactacid |
| AUSNUT |
Australian Nutrient (databases) |
| BHI |
beverage hydration index |
| BIA |
bioelectrical impedance analysis |
| BM |
body mass |
| BMD |
bone mineral density |
| BMI |
body mass index |
| BW |
body weight |
| CCK |
cholecystokinin |
| CHO |
carbohydrate |
| CoA |
coenzyme A |
| Cr |
Creatine |
| CT |
computed tomography |
| CTE |
chronic traumatic encephalopathy |
| CVD |
cardiovascular disease |
| DASH |
dietary approaches to stop hypertension |
| DHA |
docosahexaenoic acid |
| DVT |
deep-vein thrombosis |
| DXA |
dual energy X-ray absorptiometry |
| EA |
energy availability |
| EAH |
exercise-associated hyponatraemia |
| EAR |
estimated average requirements |
| EER |
estimated energy requirements |
| EGCG |
epigallocatechin |
| EPA |
eicosapentaenoic acid |
| EPOC |
excess post-exercise oxygen consumption |
| ER |
endoplasmic reticulum |
| ESSA |
Exercise and Sports Science Australia |
| ETC |
electron transport chain |
| FFM |
fat-free mass |
| FGID |
functional gastrointestinal disorders |
| FITT |
frequency, intensity, time, and type |
| FM |
fat mass |
| FODMAP |
fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols |
| GFD |
gluten-free diets |
| GI |
glycaemic index |
| GL |
glycaemic load |
| GORD |
gastroesophageal reflux disorder |
| GTP |
guanosine triphosphate |
| Hb |
haemoglobin |
| HBV |
high biological value |
| HCl |
hydrochloric acid |
| HDL-C |
high-density lipoprotein cholesterol-C |
| HDL |
high-density lipoprotein |
| HMB |
b-Hydroxy-b-methylbutyrate |
| HRR |
heart rate reserve |
| IBS |
irritable bowel syndrome |
| IDA |
iron deficiency anaemia |
| IOC |
International Olympic Committee |
| IPC |
International Paralympic Committee |
| ISAK |
International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry |
| IU |
international units |
| LA |
linoleic acid |
| LCHF |
low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet |
| LDL-C |
low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-C |
| LDL |
low-density lipoprotein |
| LEA |
low-energy availability |
| LEAF-Q |
Low Energy Availability in Females questionnaire |
| MCV |
mean cell volume |
| MEOS |
microsomal ethanol-oxidising system |
| MRI |
magnetic resonance imaging |
| MUFA |
monounsaturated fatty acids |
| NHMRC |
National Health and Medical Research Council |
| NRL |
National Rugby League |
| NRV |
nutrient reference values |
| NSAID |
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| NUTTAB |
nutrient tables |
| OA |
osteoarthritis |
| PAL |
physical activity level |
| PCr |
phosphocreatine |
| PEM |
protein-energy malnutrition |
| Pi |
inorganic phosphate |
| PUFA |
polyunsaturated fatty acids |
| RDI |
recommended dietary intake |
| RED-S |
relative energy deficiency in sport |
| RER |
respiratory exchange ratio |
| RM |
repetition maximum |
| RMR |
resting metabolic rate |
| RPE |
rating of perceived exertion |
| SCFA |
short-chain fatty acids |
| SCI |
spinal cord injuries |
| SF |
serum ferritin |
| SGLT-1 |
sodium-glucose linked transporter 1 |
| SPRINZ |
Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand |
| TBI |
traumatic brain injury |
| TBW |
total body water |
| TFA |
trans fatty acids |
| TIBC |
total iron binding capacity |
| UL |
upper level of intake |
| URTI |
upper respiratory tract infection |
| USG |
urine specific gravity |
| UTI |
urinary tract infections |
| UV |
ultraviolet |
| UVB |
ultraviolet B |
| VFA |
volatile fatty acids |
| WADA |
World Anti-Doping Agency |
| WPI |
whey protein isolate |