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[…] first competed at the Olympic Games, but even then, I knew how important it was to fuel my body with healthy, nutritious foods. I’ve actually learned s ince then that I also need to be eating more food to make up for all the calories I burn through gymnastics! That means finding and consuming […]
[…] up to competition (Burke, 2007). Carb loading can extend the amount of time athletes are able to exert before experiencing fatigue. Currently, the experts recommend athletes consume 10-12 grams per kilogram of body weight per day during the two days leading up to an endurance event (Burke, 2007). For a 150-pound person, this would […]
[…] at least 15 deaths associated with the use of Kratom between 2014 and 2016, and poison control centers received over 600 calls related to Kratom between 20 10 and 2015. The FDA also issued a public health advisory on November 14, 2017, stating, “evidence shows that kratom has similar effects to narcotics like opioids, […]
Nutrition plays a critical role in athletic performance & athletes need to realize that making wise food choices can increase their optimal performance.
Caffeine is currently on WADA’s monitoring list which means it is not prohibited but it may become an anti-doping issue in the future.
Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez shares the five sweet treats she incorporates into her food first approach to nutrition.
In the Food First Nutrition series, elite athletes share how they maintain the strength and energy they need to compete at the highest levels of sport through a food first approach. In this edition, three-time Olympic medalist, Lauryn Williams, shares her breakfast strategy.
In the Food First Nutrition series, elite athletes share how they maintain the strength and energy they need to compete at the highest levels of sport through a food first approach. In this edition, elite Lacrosse player and coach, Trevor Tierney, shares his top foods for all-day energy.
[…] information available to athletes and others about prohibited substances included in medications, the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) will extend the reach and accessibility of the Global Drug Reference Online (DRO) and help protect clean athletes around the world, through a partnership with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and its Global DRO partners.
