Episode 167 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition)'s "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock)) discuss "Football Nutrition" with Professor Michael Gleeson), Loughborough University (UK).
Discussion Topics Include:
- Football (Soccer) as a global game
- Why nutrition matters in football
- Physiological and associated nutritional demands of football
- Nutrition and impact on training, match day performance, and recovery
- Science to practice: keys to bridging the gap
- Special considerations for the performance nutritionist
Podcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) & Resources Discussed / Referred to:
- UEFA expert group statement on nutrition in elite football. Current evidence to inform practical recommendations and guide future research)
- Nutrition for Top Performance in Football: Eat like the Pros and Take Your Game to the Next Level)
Related Podcast Episodes:
- #69 - 'Immunological Aspects of Training & Sports Nutrition' with Professor Michael Gleeson)
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