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The Female Athlete: Energy and Nutrition Issues

This presentation will explore the importance of carbohydrate for female athletes and the sex differences in energy metabolism. In addition, Dr Rebecca Randell will discuss the key energy and nutrient issues most likely to occur in the female athlete, and methods for how health professionals can monitor energy and nutrition intakes to support both health and performance.

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Course Objectives

  • Explain the importance of carbohydrate for female athletes and the sex differences in energy metabolism; 
  • Describe the potential challenges of applying Sports Nutrition recommendations to female athletes;  
  • Identify the health and performance implications of low energy availability;

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ACSM

1.5

12/28/2026

BOC

1

12/28/2026

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