Navigating the Potential Pitfalls of Popular Diets for the Performance Athlete
by Charles Ashford, MS, CISSN, SENr, CSCS
January 2020
- Deliver an evidence based view of diets popularized by the media and social circles and how they may be beneficial or detrimental for athletes.
- Identify scenarios, phases of training or individuals in which these diets may be beneficial or deterimental.
- Describe why overly restrictive dietary approaches are likely not optimal for a performance athlete.
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