Episode 169 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Food First, But Not Food Only" with Professor Graeme Close PhD (Liverpool John Moores University, UK).

Discussion Topics Include:

Defining the concept of "Food First"
Why a food first approach is important in performance and health focussed nutrition
Why context matters
The 'food first not food only' approach to sport nutrition
Example situations where performance may be compromised with a strict food only approach
Example situations where immune health may be compromised with a strict food only approach
Guidance on how best to deliver a ‘food first, but not always a food only’ sport nutrition strategy in a safe and evidence-based manner

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Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:

‘Food First’ but not always ‘Food Only’: Recommendationsfor using dietary supplements in sport (accepted for publication, link to be provided when available soon)

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"Food First, But Not Food Only" with Professor Graeme Close