Jon Vredenburg – Feed for Speed & Power: Evidence-Based Sports Nutrition

Outline

SPORTS NUTRITION OVERVIEW

• Macronutrient metabolism during physical activity: how food turns into fuel
• Assessing nutritional status in athletes
• How nutrition optimizes training adaptations
• Redefining ‘healthy eating’ for athletes

FEED FOR SPEED AND POWER

• Methods used to estimate calorie needs
• Understanding the latest research on carbs and protein
• A review of the macronutrient requirements for athletes:
  • power sports
  • endurance sports
  • high-intensity sports
• Vitamins and minerals – analyzing the evidence on athletes’ requirements

PROPER HYDRATION

• Fluid and electrolyte balance during physical activity
• Developing appropriate protocols for health and performance
• Managing hydration in extreme conditions
• Sports drinks vs. water – how to decide which one to use

BUILDING MUSCLE WITH YOUR FORK

• Body composition analysis methods and interpretation
• Nutritional strategies for muscle development and body fat reduction
• Is there an ‘ideal’ protein for building muscle?

MENU PLANNING: MAKING INFORMED CHOICES

• What to eat for fueling productive workouts
• Recovery nutrition guidelines
• Is there really a ‘window’?
• Practical meal-planning hints and strategies
• The role of nutrition in injury recovery
• Sport-specific evidence-based guidelines:
  • Including: baseball, basketball, football, running, soccer, and more
• Eating well when away from home

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY

• An inside look at the industry
• How to interpret available research and make an informed decision
• Online resources for dietary supplement evaluation
• How to decode a supplement label
• Overview of popular sports nutrition supplements and review of the evidence:
  • Muscle building supplements
  • Endurance enhancing supplements
  • Weight management supplements

INTERVIEWS WITH THE EXPERTS: WHAT THEY’VE SEEN WORK

• Mindy Black, MS,RD,CSSD,CPT,
• Team Dietitian, Jacksonville Jaguars
• Alicia Kendig, MS,RD,CSSD, Sport Dietitian, United States Olympic Committee
• Katy Meassick, MA,RD,CSSD,LD/N,ATC, Team Dietitian, Cleveland Browns
• Michele Macedonio, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, Team Dietitian, Cincinnati Reds

PLANNING FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• Additional nutrition considerations for working with the following groups:
  • Persons with diabetes
  • Vegetarians
  • Gluten-sensitive
  • Older adults
  • Children
• Recognizing the warning signs for eating disorders

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Working with coaches and support staff to improve nutrition habits
• Athlete-tested and Dietitian-approved recipes
• Dining-out guide for the calorie-conscious
• Meal planning resources and shopping lists
• Sports nutrition education methods and strategies
• How to identify properly credentialed sports nutrition practitioners

CASE STUDIES: PUTTING THE GUIDELINES TO WORK

• High school football player that wants to ‘bulk up’
• College soccer player dealing with body image issues
• Endurance athlete that has ‘hit the wall’
• Basketball team manager needing meal guidance for the road
• Professional football player navigating the dietary supplement aisle