Clinical Education Center
Nutritional Considerations of Sports Medicine
Presented by: Dr. Ron Grabowski
Topics:
- Active individuals who restrict their energy intake or make poor dietary choices are at greatest risk for nutritional deficiencies, especially thiamine, riboflavin and vitamin B6 status.
- Iron supplementation has shown to be beneficial for mood and physical performance during the exercise-training period.
- How does choline play a role in the athlete?
- Why should we be concerned about the homocysteine level in athletes?
- Are antioxidant supplements necessary for individuals who exercise regularly?
- Should antioxidant supplements be part of the "nutritional game plan" of every individual who exercises?
