Webinar · 1 CEC

Industry Presented Webinar: The Female Athlete

Sponsored by: Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI)

About this course

This course presentation will explore the importance of carbohydrate for female athletes and the sex differences in energy metabolism. In addition, the course presentation will discuss the key energy and nutrient issues most likely to occur in the female athlete, and methods for how health professionals can monitor energy and nutrition intakes to support both health and performance. This presentation will explore the importance of carbohydrate for female athletes and the sex differences in energy metabolism. In addition, the presentation will discuss the key energy and nutrient issues most likely to occur in the female athlete, and methods for how health professionals can monitor energy and nutrition intakes to support both health and performance.

What you will learn

  • Explain the importance of carbohydrate for female athletes and the sex differences in energy metabolism.
  • Describe the potential challenges of applying sports nutrition recommendations to female athletes.
  • Identify the health and performance implications of low energy availability.

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