Episode 174 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition Considerations to Optimize Performance in Paralympic Athletes" with Dr Elizabeth Broad (Australia).

Discussion Topics Include:

• Defining the "Paralympic Athlete"
• Impairment types commonly found in Paralympic athletes
• Factors affecting nutrition status and performance
• Needs analysis considerations and practical factors in Para Athletes: Why context matters
• "In the trenches" reflections from many years working with Para Athletes

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Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:

• Key Nutritional Strategies to Optimize Performance in Para Athletes
• Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes, Second Edition

Related Podcast Episodes:

• #172: "Nutrition for female athletes" with Professor Kirsty Elliot-Sale & Dr Jose Areta

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