What Was the Catalyst Into Going to University and Doing This?

Episode 166 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "The Performance Nutritionist: In The Trenches" with Dr James Morehen PhD (UK).

Discussion Topics Include:

• What is a "Performance Nutritionist"
• Dr Morehen's Career Navigation in Academia, Research, and Applied Practice
• Some Standout Moments Which Have Defined Them
• Key Characteristics Required in to Work as a Performance Nutritionist
• Influential Factors Impacting a Successful Career
• Examples of Some Big Challenges Faced in Practice and Career Navigation
• Recommendations to Younger / Early Career Practitioners
• Areas Not Taught on Traditional Degrees Which Are Fundamental for a Successful Career in Performance Nutrition

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Key Paper(s) & Resources Discussed / Referred to:

• "The Performance Nutritionist" by Dr James C. Morehen

Related Podcast Episodes:

• #140 - "Rugby League: Nutritional and Energetic Considerations" with James Morehen PhD
• #161 - "In the Trenches" with Charles Ashford MSc SENR
• #157 - "In the Trenches" with Rich Chessor MSc SENR
• #120 - "American Football: In the Trenches - Performance Nutrition Practice Insights" with Pratik Patel MS RD
• #85 - 'High Performance Science & Practice: In the Trenches' with David Joyce MSc

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