Unique Aspects of the Female Endurance Athlete
Unique Aspects of the Female Endurance Athlete is organized by Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI).
Description:
Session 3 from the 2021 ACSM/GSSI Go the Distance Summer Symposium features Kathryn Ackerman MD, MPH, FACSM, Physician, Sports Medicine Division and Director, Female Athlete Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Ackerman discusses the current state of the literature related to sports nutrition and female athletes as well as unique challenges that female athletes face. Additionally, Dr Ackerman addresses the many considerations that must be accounted for when developing a nutrition strategy for female athletes.
Course Objectives:
• Discuss basis for female athelte sports nutrition recommendations to date
• Describe important considerations for accurate female sports and nutrition research
• Describe causes and consequences of low energy availability
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.