Dec. 28, 2021
"The Performance Nutritionist: In The Trenches" with Dr James Morehen
Episode 166 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "The Performance Nutritionist: In The Trenches" with Dr James Morehen PhD (UK).
Discussion Topics Include:
- What is a "Performance Nutritionist"
- Dr Morehen's Career Navigation in Academia, Research, and Applied Practice
- Some Standout Moments Which Have Defined Them
- Key Characteristics Required in to Work as a Performance Nutritionist
- Influential Factors Impacting a Successful Career
- Examples of Some Big Challenges Faced in Practice and Career Navigation
- Recommendations to Younger / Early Career Practitioners
- Areas Not Taught on Traditional Degrees Which Are Fundamental for a Successful Career in Performance Nutrition
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Related Podcast Episodes:
- #140 - "Rugby League: Nutritional and Energetic Considerations" with James Morehen PhD
- #161 - "In the Trenches" with Charles Ashford MSc SENR
- #157 - "In the Trenches" with Rich Chessor MSc SENR
- #120 - "American Football: In the Trenches - Performance Nutrition Practice Insights" with Pratik Patel MS RD
- #85 - 'High Performance Science & Practice: In the Trenches' with David Joyce MSc
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