Journal article
Sustainable Diets for Athletes.
- Meyer NL Johnson E. Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Department of Human Physiology and Nutrition, University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918, USA. nmeyer2@uccs.edu.
- Reguant-Closa A International Doctoral School, University of Andorra, AD600, Sant Julià de Lòria, Andorra.
- Nemecek T Life Cycle Assessment Research Group, Agroscope, Reckenholzstrasse 191, Zürich, CH-8046, Switzerland.
- 2020-06-07
Published in:
- Current nutrition reports. - 2020
English
PURPOSE OF REVIEW
Sustainable production and healthy consumption have been the topic of recent publications. Due to the high environmental impact of the current food system, significant changes in how food is produced, distributed, and consumed are needed in all sectors and groups. While most research in sustainable diets has focused on the general population, limited work has involved athletes. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current knowledge on food and sustainability in athletes.
RECENT FINDINGS
Meeting but not exceeding protein requirements through flexitarian and plant-based approaches, reducing packaged foods and food waste, and prioritizing seasonal produce were identified as possible mitigation options in athletes. There is urgency for more research on plant-centric, whole food-based strategies for post-exercise skeletal muscle and training adaptation, the effect of sustainable diets on health and performance, and behaviors to reduce packaging and food waste in athletes.
Sustainable production and healthy consumption have been the topic of recent publications. Due to the high environmental impact of the current food system, significant changes in how food is produced, distributed, and consumed are needed in all sectors and groups. While most research in sustainable diets has focused on the general population, limited work has involved athletes. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current knowledge on food and sustainability in athletes.
RECENT FINDINGS
Meeting but not exceeding protein requirements through flexitarian and plant-based approaches, reducing packaged foods and food waste, and prioritizing seasonal produce were identified as possible mitigation options in athletes. There is urgency for more research on plant-centric, whole food-based strategies for post-exercise skeletal muscle and training adaptation, the effect of sustainable diets on health and performance, and behaviors to reduce packaging and food waste in athletes.
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- English
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- DOI 10.1007/s13668-020-00318-0
- PMID 32504413
- Persistent URL
- https://sonar.ch/global/documents/189964
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