Pathway Contributor: Megan Charlish
Credentials
Degree(s)
Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments
- Former PEN Evidence Analyst
Practice Focus
Contributions
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Does alcohol consumption interfere with post-exercise (recovery)?
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What dietary strategies can be used to treat relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) in athletes?
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Are higher carbohydrate diets more effective than lower carbohydrate diets at improving exercise performance?
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Are creatine, caffeine or protein supplements safe and effective for improving exercise performance, decreasing fat mass or improving recovery after exercise in adults and children / adolescents?
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Are electrolyte beverages (e.g. sports drinks with or without caffeine, coconut water) safe and effective for improving athletic performance in athletes?
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What is the optimal timing and composition of a pre-exercise meal to support athletic performance?
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Can high protein plant-based diets support athletes to increase muscle mass as well as omnivorous diets do when resistance training?
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Do vegetarian diets support optimum athletic performance as well as omnivorous diets?
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Are vegetarian athletes at greater risk of iron deficiency than non-vegetarian athletes?
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What is the optimal timing and amount of carbohydrate during exercise to support athletic performance?
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What is the optimal timing and composition of a meal to support recovery after exercise?
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