When to use this
When home setup, not knowledge, is what limits an athlete's eating — usually after a 'we know what to eat, it just doesn't happen' conversation.
- An athlete who skips food after school because nothing easy is visible.
- Body talk creeping into family meals.
- A house with no meal rhythm during a heavy training block.
Evidence sources
These references support the handout’s general education. Individual medical, supplement, laboratory, or injury questions should be handled by the appropriate qualified clinician.
- Thomas DT, Erdman KA, Burke LM. Nutrition and Athletic Performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016.
- Logue DM, Madigan SM, Melin A, et al. Low energy availability in athletes: a review of prevalence and practical implications. Eur J Sport Sci. 2018.
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