I recently attended the 27th annual sports nutrition conference sponsored by SCAN , the Sports and Cardiovascualr Nutritionists’ group of the American Dietetic Association. One of the speakers was Stuart Phillips, PhD, Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University in Toronto. Here are a few of his key points:

• While the US government’s current RDA of 0.8 g protein/kg body weight is deemed “adequate” to prevent protein loss in the average person, Dr. Phillips pointed out the American College of Sport Medicine, the Am... [read more]

Here’s what the International Olympic Committee has to say about fueling for top sports performance. Eat wisely and perform well!

Nancy

IOC Consensus Statement on Sports Nutrition 2010

Diet significantly influences athletic performance. All athletes should adopt specific nutritional strategies before, during and after training and competition to maximise their mental and physical performance. Evidence-based guidelines on the amount, composition, and timing of food intake have been defined to help athletes perform and... [read more]