The importance of nutrition in professional refereeing,
as in any sports activity, would seem to be more than
clear. The nutritional requirements for each sport are
specific and are related to the energy demands that the
sport in question imposes [15]. The type, intensity, and
duration of exercise affect the use of energy substrates.
Thus, to satisfy the nutritional needs for different sports,
in this case soccer it is necessary to develop adequate
dietary plans.