Developing Bodies: Nutrition And The Young Athlete
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
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Teaching Young Athletes to Prioritize Food Over Supplements
The speaker shares their experience working with athletes at a rugby academy and how they coached them to prioritize food over supplements. They discuss the risks and potential drawbacks of using supplements and highlight the importance of demonstrating the ability to meet nutritional needs through food. The chapter also explores the potential links between supplement use, disordered eating, and eating disorders.
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