Episode 87 – ‘Nutrition and Athletic Performance’ (Part 2) with Travis Thomas PhD

Episode 87 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition & Athletic Performance (part 2)' with Travis Thomas PhD, University of Kentucky, USA. In this session we get into:

• Review of part 1 of this podcast mini-series based on the ACSM / DC / AND Position Stand on Nutrition & Athletic Performance
• Focus for this episode (part 2): Nutrition For Athlete Preparation
• Energy Requirements, Energy Balance, and Energy Availability
• Body Composition & Sports Performance
• Principals of Altering Body Composition and Weight
• Macronutrient Requirement for Sport (energy pathways and training adaptations, carbohydrates, protein, fats, alcohol
• Metabolic Flexibility & Performance
• Micronutrients (focus on iron, vitamin D, calcium, and antioxidants)
• Foundational Performance Nutrition (food first, habits & behaviours)
• Dr Thomas's favourite topics: 'Clean Eating' and 'If It Fits Your Macros' :)
• Coming up in Part 3: Performance Nutrition, Special Populations, and Roles & responsibilities of Sports Nutrition Professionals.

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