Ep 104: Is This Part of Nutrition Holding Athletes Back?

<p><strong>Nutrition for Athletes and Performance</strong></p> <p>In this episode of the Food Factor podcast,&nbsp;Stephanie&nbsp;discusses the importance of nutrition for athletes and parents of athletes. She emphasizes the need for accurate, evidence-based information and encourages listeners to do their own research. Stephanie also highlights the crucial role of nutrition in sport performance and overall health, drawing from her experience working with various athletes.&nbsp;</p> <strong>&nbsp;</strong> <strong>&nbsp;</strong> <p><strong>In this episode we discuss:</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Low Energy Availability in Sports</strong></p> <p>Stephanie discusses the topic of sports nutrition, specifically focusing on the concept of low energy availability (LEA) and its impact on athletes. She explains that LEA was initially thought to primarily affect female athletes, but it can now be recognized as a broader issue affecting any athlete, regardless of gend...