Episode 174 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition Considerations to Optimize Performance in Paralympic Athletes" with Dr Elizabeth Broad (Australia).
Discussion Topics Include:
- Defining the "Paralympic Athlete"
- Impairment types commonly found in Paralympic athletes
- Factors affecting nutrition status and performance
- Needs analysis considerations and practical factors in Para Athletes: Why context matters
- "In the trenches" reflections from many years working with Para Athletes
Podcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF Copy
Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:
- Key Nutritional Strategies to Optimize Performance in Para Athletes
- Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes, Second Edition
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