Free
60mins
Nutritional Challenges
Girls and Women in Sports
Faye Townsend
Wednesday 17 July 2024 20:00–21:00 BST
Nutritional Challenges
Girls and Women in Sports
Faye Townsend
Wednesday 17 July 2024 20:00–21:00 BST
Free
60mins
CONTENT AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES
There is a clear and undeniable shift in the way society is starting to view women in sports. The victory of the Lionesses in the 2022 European Football Championships marked a newfound interest and enthusiasm for women’s team sports in the UK. Nevertheless, there remains progress to be made.
In this webinar, performance nutritionist Faye Townsend, will explore the diverse challenges that impede the involvement of girls and women in sports. The focus will encompass practical, personal, social, and cultural barriers.
Furthermore, we will delve into the pivotal role of nutrition in optimising performance and supporting the holistic well-being of girls and women in sports. Faye Townsend will provide invaluable insights into the specific nutritional considerations tailored to address the unique physiological demands and challenges faced by female athletes.
We’ll cover:
- The nutritional needs of girls and women participating in sports
- The risks associated with female players not fuelling themselves adequately for their sport
- The importance of advocating for nutritional education, challenging societal norms, and promoting inclusivity in sport for girls and women
Watch this webinar to:
Gain understanding of
- The unique nutritional needs of girls and women participating in sports
- Nutritional guidelines for girls and women in sport
- The practical, personal, and social and cultural barriers that hinder the involvement of girls and women in sports
Be aware of
- How girls and women in sport can meet their nutritional requirements
- The risks associated with female players not fuelling themselves adequately for their sport
- The importance of advocating for nutritional education, challenging societal norms, and promoting inclusivity in sports for girls and women
Be able to
- Apply the key nutritional considerations for female players to guide practice
- Identify signs of potential issues
- Know where to appropriately signpost players for additional support
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Expert speaker
Faye Townsend
Registered Performance Nutritionist, Faye Nutrition
Faye, a Registered Nutritionist (RNutr AfN) and Performance Nutritionist (BDA SENr), founded Fuelled with Faye. She has worked for the NHS, at the Rhitrition Clinic, and now runs an online consultancy, optimising athletes performance, from beginners to elites, using evidence-based practices. Collaborating with running clubs, sports teams, and currently Women’s GB Baseball/Softball, her mission is to foster a healthy relationship with food for peak performance and health.
Chair
Louise Sutton
A renowned practitioner, Louise is Head of Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University. During her 25-year career she has worked with athletes at all levels across a range of Olympic and professional sports, as well as supporting extreme challenge record breaking attempts. She has received multiple awards in recognition of her contribution to the development of the profession.
CPD CERTIFICATE & LEARNING MATERIALS
This webinar has been approved for CPD by the AfN
This session will provide attendees with valuable insight into the different nutritional needs of female athletes and how this is a n important audience who are highly receptive to misinformation.
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This webinar is being run in association with Danone, GetPRO Professional and BDA Sports Nutrition Specialist Group
About Danone
Danone is a leading food and drink company with a health focussed portfolio in essential Dairy & Plant-based products, Waters and Specialised Nutrition. Their strong portfolio of brands include Activia, Actimel, Evian and Alpro. With their ‘One Planet. One health’ vision, Danone are committed to bringing health through food to as many people as possible. This is reinforced through their industry led health commitments which form part of their promise to consumers to continue to prioritise healthy products in their portfolio.
About GetPRO Professional
Introducing GetPRO Professional, a new initiative by Danone UK & Ireland to support sports nutritionists with expert-authored resources, funding, and university accredited mentorship opportunities. GetPRO Professional was developed with a panel of leading sports nutrition experts and academic partners to make evidence-based sports nutrition advice accessible to all athletes, no matter what their level. By empowering early career nutritionists and supporting local grassroots teams, GetPRO Professional aims to put nutrition at the heart of community sport and bridge the gap in the sports nutrition education.
About BDA Sports Nutrition Specialist Group
The group is for dietitians and nutritionists who work in sport or have an interest in sport.
The aims of the group are to:
– Act as a voice for dietitians/nutritionists working in sport and exercise nutrition and to raise their profile.
– Provide professional development opportunities for dietitians and sports dietitians/nutritionists.
– Develop resources to support dietitians/nutritionists working in sport and exercise nutrition.
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