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

Outline

SPORTS NUTRITION OVERVIEW SPORTS NUTRITION OVERVIEW

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

FEED FOR SPEED AND POWERFEED FOR SPEED AND POWER

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

PROPER HYDRATION PROPER HYDRATION

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

BUILDING MUSCLE WITH YOUR FORK BUILDING MUSCLE WITH YOUR FORK

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

MENU PLANNING: MAKING INFORMED CHOICES MENU PLANNING: MAKING INFORMED CHOICES

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

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY

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

INTERVIEWS WITH THE EXPERTS: WHAT THEY’VE SEEN WORK INTERVIEWS WITH THE EXPERTS: WHAT THEY’VE SEEN WORK

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

PLANNING FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS PLANNING FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• Additional nutrition considerations for working with the following groups: Additional nutrition considerations for working with the following groups:
  • Persons with diabetesPersons with diabetes
  • VegetariansVegetarians
  • Gluten-sensitiveGluten-sensitive
  • Older adultsOlder adults
  • ChildrenChildren
• Recognizing the warning signs for eating disordersRecognizing the warning signs for eating disorders

KEY TAKEAWAYS KEY TAKEAWAYS

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

CASE STUDIES: PUTTING THE GUIDELINES TO WORK CASE STUDIES: PUTTING THE GUIDELINES TO WORK

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