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Assuming you mean an accredited / degreed nutritionist, not someone who is going to try and sell me their vitamins, workout boosters, etc.
1) For an athlete that competes in a "burst" sport rather than an "endurance" sport (examples = competitive volleyball, which requires short bursts of high energy, or something like tennis) the optimal type and timing of nutrition before a match, assuming the athlete wants to eat real food, not a supplement / bar / shake.
2) Endurance cycling, ie 50-100 miles a day for a week. My husband and his friends did a ride across our state this summer. A lot of his ride buddies eat (slurp?) goo shots, gel shots, gel chews, and jelly beans - simple sugars designed for quick energy. Are there any natural alternatives that are lightweight and effective?
1) For an athlete that competes in a "burst" sport rather than an "endurance" sport (examples = competitive volleyball, which requires short bursts of high energy, or something like tennis) the optimal type and timing of nutrition before a match, assuming the athlete wants to eat real food, not a supplement / bar / shake.
2) Endurance cycling, ie 50-100 miles a day for a week. My husband and his friends did a ride across our state this summer. A lot of his ride buddies eat (slurp?) goo shots, gel shots, gel chews, and jelly beans - simple sugars designed for quick energy. Are there any natural alternatives that are lightweight and effective?
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First, as hinted above, I personally would not seek a "nutritionist" but rather a Registered Dietician.
Then I would look at their resume', their scope of practice, their specialty, and see how long and where they have been practicing.
Lastly, I would ask questions around my particular sport. I would imagine that a sprinter might benefit from a different eating protocol than a long distance runner.
Then I would look at their resume', their scope of practice, their specialty, and see how long and where they have been practicing.
Lastly, I would ask questions around my particular sport. I would imagine that a sprinter might benefit from a different eating protocol than a long distance runner.
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I'm Board Certified in Sports Dietetics and questions/concerns that I discuss involve hydration, pre-exercise and recovery nutrition, fueling during event, macronutrient and caloric needs.
GI issues with endurance athletes are also a big topic.
The sky is the limit with sports nutrition and concerns by athletes.
GI issues with endurance athletes are also a big topic.
The sky is the limit with sports nutrition and concerns by athletes.
