Staying Active, Starting Again: Exercise in pregnancy and postpartum
ParentData with Emily Oster
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Fueling Revolution: Importance of Proper Nutrition for Female Athletes
The chapter delves into the history of fueling for women in athletic activity and its impact on health, emphasizing the need for a fueling revolution. It discusses challenges like relative energy deficiency in sport (reds) postpartum and the energy demands during breastfeeding. The importance of proper fueling, particularly carbohydrates, for female athletes to prevent negative effects and ensure optimal performance is emphasized.
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