Nutritional Challenges - Girls and Women in Sports

In this webinar, performance nutritionist Faye Townsend, explores 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 delved into the pivotal role of nutrition in optimising performance and supporting the holistic well-being of girls and women in sports. Faye Townsend provides invaluable insights into the specific nutritional considerations tailored to address the unique physiological demands and challenges faced by female athletes.

We covered:

• 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