In the period in between seasons (vacation), the energetic demands of football athletes can be reduced, which, without proper dietary intake, can generate negative changes in body composition. This period, nutritional orientation can be effective to maintain the dietary profile and body composition of athletes. Objective: To investigate the effect of nutritional orientation on the dietary profile and body composition of football athletes in the period between seasons. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 19 professional football players (23.8 ± 5.1 years). Orientations were provided to participants prior to the start of the vacation. The athletes were submitted to nutritional and anthropometric assessments 48 hours before and 48 h...