When to use this
An athlete has gone vegan — or arrived vegan — and the weekly eating pattern needs a deliberate rebuild.
- An athlete cut out animal foods without replacing the protein and iron anchors they carried.
- A vegan runner's training has gone flat and the family should discuss testing with their physician.
- Parents are asking exactly what to stock so the pattern works on school nights.
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.
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