ACSM – Nancy Clark RD

Blood Tests, Biomarkers & Athletic Performance

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized on 27-07-2022

As a sports nutrition counselor and writer, I try my best to keep up with the latest science regarding ways that athletes can enhance their performance. My clients often ask...

Caffeine and Athletic Performance

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 15-07-2022

Coffee, Caffeine and Caffeinated foods: What Do Athletes Need to Know? Below are highlights from a talk given by Louise Burke PhD of Australian Catholic University and Ben Desbrow PhD...

Why Can’t I Lose Those Last Few Pounds???

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 15-07-2021

“I can’t lose weight like I used to. I must be eating too many carbs” “Do you think a keto diet is a good way to drop a few pounds?”...

Sports Nutrition Update from The American College of Sports Medicine

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 17-06-2021

The American College of Sports Medicine (www.ACSM.org) is a professional organization with more than 17,400 members who are doctors, dietitians, psychologists, exercise physiologists, and other health professionals who work with...

Sports Nutrition Myths: Busted!

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 11-06-2019

Keeping up with the latest science-based sports nutrition recommendations is a challenge. We are constantly bombarded with media messages touting the next miracle sports food or supplement that will enhance...

Sports Nutrition Updates on Carb, Pro, Fat, Fluids & Supplements

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 10-07-2018

Staying on top of the latest sports nutrition information is a challenge. That’s why I attend the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). ACSM is a...

Alcohol in Sport: How bad is it for athletes?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 11-06-2018

Alcohol has a strong link with sport, be it with sponsorship, beer consumption after a hard workout, or teams enmeshed in a culture of heavy drinking. To address what...

2017 Sports Nutrition News from the American College of Sports Medicine

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 11-07-2017

In this era of highly competitive sports, more and more runners, cyclists, soccer players and other serious athletes are eagerly seeking information on how to fuel optimally. Performance nutrition is...

What’s new in nutrition for athletes?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized , Weight on 13-09-2016

More than 3,000 research studies were presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in Boston, 2016 (www.ACSM.org). Here are just seven nutrition-related highlights that might be of...