Annual Meeting session · 1.5 CECs

The Elusive Nature of Alternative Protein Sources: The Athlete's Dilemma

This course will highlight contemporary and practical issues and concerns for various protein sources that confront athletes and often complicate their approaches to consuming healthy and enjoyable diets that support human performance and health.

About this course

This course will highlight contemporary and practical issues and concerns for various protein sources that confront athletes and often complicate their approaches to consuming healthy and enjoyable diets that support human performance and health.

What you will learn

  • Be able to distinguish the dietary requirement for protein from its respective DRI in the context of current recommendations for human performance and health
  • Understand differences in bioavailability and biofunctionality of plant- and animal-based protein sources
  • Know how higher protein intakes promote longevity as well as attenuate the progression and support the management of selected chronic diseases

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