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Eating Disorders and Athletes: What you Need to Know

Eating disorders and disordered eating can significantly affect performance, enjoyment of and longevity in sports.

Sports NutritionKatie ElliottMay 17, 2018eating disorders, athletes, disordered eating, fuel for performanceComment

Iron and Athletes Part II: How to Incorporate More Iron into your Diet

This post, a follow-up to Iron & Athletes Part II, details daily requirements for iron, inhibitors and enhancers of iron absorption as well as some iron-rich snack and meal ideas.

Sports NutritionKatie ElliottJuly 13, 2017iron, athletes, ferritin, Iron & Athletes Part II, iron-rich food, iron-rich snacksComment

Iron and Athletes Part I: The Role of Iron in Athletic Performance

Iron is an important trace mineral for athletic performance. This post details the following: why iron is important to athletes, information on deficiency, information regarding depletion and sub-optimal iron levels, the pros and cons of supplementation and identification of athletes most at risk for iron deficiency.

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