Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (PINES) is pleased to host this session at the upcoming American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting. The date is Thursday 28 May at 4:15 – 5:45 PM (room CC-255B). The session is now part of the official program, not a pre-conference as it has been in past years.
This year’s theme addresses a growing and highly relevant question:
To what extent do sports nutrition guidelines—often developed with elite athletes in mind—apply to recreational athletes?
The session will cover topics including:
Are sports nutrition guidelines too “elite-focused” for recreational athletes?
Do recreational marathon runners need elite-level carbohydrate strategies (~120 g/h)?
Is 1.6 g/kg/day protein a universal target?
Does nitrate supplementation benefit everyone equally?
Should recreational athletes have structured hydration plans?
Is bicarbonate loading only relevant for elite sport?
Do RDAs really apply differently across populations?
Is late-night eating detrimental for recovery?
Are indoor lifestyles increasing Vitamin D risk in recreational athletes?
Should recreational athletes adopt “train low” carbohydrate strategies?
Ten internationally recognized experts will each take a clear stance on a bold statement, presenting concise, high-impact perspectives in just 3–4 minutes. Expect sharp insights, evidence-informed arguments, and lively discussion.
This session promises to be one of the most dynamic and thought-provoking events of the ACSM program. The contributing experts include Louise Burke, Trent Stellingwerff, Zan Zupancic, Anni Vanhatalo, Floris Wardenaar, Jason Siegler, Melinda Manore, Judith Haudum, Enette Larson-Meyer, and John Hawley,
The PINES 10Q&E sessions have quickly become a highlight of the ACSM Annual Meeting—offering a unique blend of scientific rigor, practical relevance, and engaging debate. Whether you work with elite athletes, recreational populations, or somewhere in between, this session will challenge assumptions and refine your perspective.
If you are unable to attend the live session at the ACSM Annual Meeting,
• PINES Members can listen to the recording on the PINES website, PINESNutrition.org
• You can read the key points in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (IJSNEM), once they are publicized.
Previous PINES 10 Q&E recap articles are here: https://pinesnutrition.org/ijsnem-pines-articles/ They are helpful resources; please explore them!
Nancy