Great expectations - Foods and the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing

The Chinese capital Beijing will host the Summer Olympic Games in 2008 for the first time in the world's most populated country. Foods at the 2008 Olympic Games will be an important issue for both the organizers and participants such as athletes delegates, media and publics. Food safety and nutrition has raised serious concerns not only in China, but also worldwide. Necessary measures have been taken to ensure food safety during the 2008 Games. Meanwhile, the 2008 Games is creating enormous chance for developing sport foods. In particular, Chinese traditional practice in improving health and sport performance will make its contribution in the development. Furthermore, as one of world's most famous countries with its rich cuisine, the 2008 Games is also a window that China will show the world its rich culinary culture.