Episode 167 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Football Nutrition" with Professor Michael Gleeson, Loughborough University (UK).

Discussion Topics Include:

• Football (Soccer) as a global game
• Why nutrition matters in football
• Physiological and associated nutritional demands of football
• Nutrition and impact on training, match day performance, and recovery
• Science to practice: keys to bridging the gap
• Special considerations for the performance nutritionist

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

• UEFA expert group statement on nutrition in elite football. Current evidence to inform practical recommendations and guide future research
• Nutrition for Top Performance in Football: Eat like the Pros and Take Your Game to the Next Level

Related Podcast Episodes:

• #69 - 'Immunological Aspects of Training & Sports Nutrition' with Professor Michael Gleeson

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