Sports Nutrition

Pathway Contributor: Janelle Gifford

Contributions:

• Are creatine, caffeine or protein supplements safe and effective for improving exercise performance, decreasing fat mass or improving recovery after exercise?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Are electrolyte beverages (e.g. sports drinks with or without caffeine, coconut water) safe and effective for improving athletic performance in athletes?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Does alcohol consumption interfere with post-exercise (recovery)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What is the optimal timing and composition of a meal to support recovery after exercise?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What is the optimal timing and amount of carbohydrate during exercise to support athletic performance?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What is the optimal timing and composition of a pre-exercise meal to support athletic performance?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Are higher carbohydrate diets more effective than lower carbohydrate diets at improving exercise performance?  

  Role: Reviewer

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