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The postpartum period is a time of rapid transition from a physical, psychological and social perspective. When returning to sport postpartum, load management is essential with a gradual progression in activity recommended. Appropriate hydration and fueling is critical for the postpartum athlete, especially if they are lactating. With appropriate guidance and robust support, athlete-mothers can return to peak performance postpartum.
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ACSM
1
03/27/2028
BOC
1
03/27/2028
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
04/01/2028
CSCCa
1
03/27/2028
The growing number of pregnant athletes demonstrates that pregnancy is not the end of an athletic career. Pregnancy is associated with significant adaptations and medical conditions of which all people working with pregnant athletes need to be aware. Maintaining participation in sport during pregnancy is encouraged but may require modification of activities. It is essential to manage risk to sport participation in pregnancy but also take a holistic view of maternal/fetal benefits. Athlete-centered decision making around sport participation during pregnancy in conjunction with the athletes’ obstetric care team and coach/support staff is essential.
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ACSM
1
03/17/2028
BOC
1
03/17/2028
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
03/19/2028
CSCCa
1
03/17/2028
Sexual reproduction is one of the most notable sex differences. During puberty girls experience menarche, which signals the ‘official start’ of the menstrual cycle and persists until menopause. During the menstrual cycle, the ovarian hormones oestrogen and progesterone fluctuate in a predictable repeating pattern, although it should be noted that there is large inter- and intra-individual variability in cycle length and hormone levels. Aside from their paradigmatic roles, oestrogen and progesterone have been shown to have non-reproductive functions. As such, the menstrual cycle has developed - over the last century - into a topic of interest for female athletes from a health and performance perspective.
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ACSM
1
02/13/2028
BOC
1
02/13/2028
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
02/10/2028
CSCCa
1
02/13/2028
While total energy needs of female athletes are lower than male athletes, macronutrient needs tend to be similar relative to body size (i.e. g per kg body mass). Macronutrient utilization may vary over the course of a menstrual cycle; however, the overall effect appears to be small and can be minimized with proper fueling. Micronutrient needs of female athletes differ from male athletes, and the risk of deficiency should be considered in the development of nutrition plans. Nutrition programs that encourage autonomy, build competence and enhance connection have the potential to improve athlete performance by increasing intrinsic (internal) motivation. Nutrition plans should consider the individual needs of female athletes and be adjusted throughout the training and competitive phase to help athletes achieve their goals.
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ACSM
1
01/27/2028
BOC
1
01/27/2028
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
01/23/2028
CSCCa
1
01/27/2028
Buffering agents including sodium bicarbonate, beta-alanine and sodium citrate are routinely used by athletes, and effects of buffering agents on athletes’ performance have been investigated since as early as the 1930s. Extracellular buffering agents, including sodium bicarbonate and sodium citrate, can increase the blood’s buffering capacity (pH and [HCO3-]), and intracellular buffering via beta-alanine supplementation can increase muscle carnosine concentration. The recent International Olympic Committee consensus statement on nutritional supplements reported that for sodium bicarbonate and beta-alanine, there is scientific evidence for beneficial effects on athletes’ performance. There is also growing evidence that sodium citrate can be effective in improving performance. There is a high prevalence of the use of supplements and buffering agents within athletic populations and consideration of the use of buffering agents in specific contexts relevant to athletes is therefore warranted. Contexts that have been investigated within the literature to only a limited extent include the use of buffering agents in highly trained female athletes, in extreme environmental conditions (e.g., training and/or competing in hot weather conditions or at altitude) and when using combinations of buffering agents. Recently, it has been demonstrated that the effectiveness of extracellular and intracellular buffering agents can be influenced by modifying factors, such as the dose, timing, duration, and intensity of exercise performed. Additionally, the translation of research findings in buffering agents to highly trained athletes can be influenced by the design factors of research studies (e.g., use of crossover or matched group study design, familiarisation trials, pre-test dietary standardisation, performance tests that were representative of the real-world competitive demands of athletes) and athlete-specific factors (e.g., recruitment of highly-trained athletes as research participants, measures of buffering capacity, and reported improvements in performance tests that replicate real-world competitive events). There is therefore further scope to provide a practical evaluation of the evidence on buffering agents, which may be particularly relevant to performance support practitioners and coaches seeking to implement an evidence-based buffering protocol for their athletes.
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ACSM
1
11/12/2027
BOC
1
11/12/2027
Commission on Dietetic Registration
1
12/06/2027
CSCCa
1
11/12/2027
