Episode 87 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition & Athletic Performance (part 2)' with Travis Thomas PhD, University of Kentucky, USA. In this session we get into: <ul> <li>Review of part 1 of this podcast mini-series based on the ACSM / DC / AND Position Stand on Nutrition & Athletic Performance</li> <li>Focus for this episode (part 2): Nutrition For Athlete Preparation</li> <li>Energy Requirements, Energy Balance, and Energy Availability</li> <li>Body Composition & Sports Performance</li> <li>Principals of Altering Body Composition and Weight</li> <li>Macronutrient Requirement for Sport (energy pathways and training adaptations, carbohydrates, protein, fats, alcohol</li> <li>Metabolic Flexibility & Performance</li> <li>Micronutrients (focus on iron, vitamin D, calcium, and antioxidants)</li> <li>Foundational Performance Nutrition (food first, habits & behaviours)</li> <li>Dr Thomas's favourite topics: 'Clean Eating' and 'If It Fits Your Macros' :)</li> <li>Coming up in Part 3: Performance Nutrition, Special Populations, and Roles & responsibilities of Sports Nutrition Professionals.</li> </ul> Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 87 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition & Athletic Performance (part 2)' with Travis Thomas PhD, University of Kentucky, USA. In this session we get into: Review of part 1 of this podcast mini-series based on the ACSM / DC / AND Position Stand on Nutrition & Athletic Performance Focus for this episode (part 2): Nutrition For Athlete Preparation Energy Requirements, Energy Balance, and Energy Availability Body Composition & Sports Performance Principals of Altering Body Composition and Weight Macronutrient Requirement for Sport (energy pathways and training adaptations, carbohydrates, protein, fats, alcohol Metabolic Flexibility & Performance Micronutrients (focus on iron, vitamin D, calcium, and antioxidants) Foundational Performance Nutrition (food first, habits & behaviours) Dr Thomas's favourite topics: 'Clean Eating' and 'If It Fits Your Macros' :) Coming up in Part 3: Performance Nutrition, Special Populations, and Roles & responsibilities of Sports Nutrition Professionals. Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 87 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition &amp; Athletic Performance (part 2)' with Travis Thomas PhD, University of Kentucky, USA. In this session we get into: <ul> <li>Review of part 1 of this podcast mini-series based on&nbsp;the ACSM / DC / AND Position Stand on Nutrition &amp; Athletic Performance</li> <li>Focus for this episode (part 2): Nutrition For Athlete Preparation</li> <li>Energy Requirements, Energy Balance, and Energy Availability</li> <li>Body Composition &amp; Sports Performance</li> <li>Principals of Altering Body Composition and Weight</li> <li>Macronutrient Requirement for Sport (energy pathways and training adaptations, carbohydrates, protein, fats, alcohol</li> <li>Metabolic Flexibility &amp; Performance</li> <li>Micronutrients (focus on iron, vitamin D, calcium, and antioxidants)</li> <li>Foundational Performance Nutrition (food first, habits &amp; behaviours)</li> <li>Dr Thomas's favourite topics: 'Clean Eating' and 'If It Fits Your Macros' :)</li> <li>Coming up in Part 3: Performance Nutrition, Special Populations, and Roles &amp; responsibilities of Sports Nutrition Professionals.</li> </ul> Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 87 – ‘Nutrition and Athletic Performance’ (Part 2) with Travis Thomas PhD

We Do Science is the sport and exercise nutrition podcast hosted by Dr Laurent Bannock, practitioner, educator, researcher, and Founder of The Institute of Performance Nutrition.

Relaunching in June 2026 for a new era, the show brings together leading researchers, elite practitioners, educators, and thinkers to explore the science, context, and real-world application of performance nutrition.

Each episode goes beyond headlines, protocols, and simplistic advice to examine how evidence is interpreted, challenged, and applied in practice. Topics include sport and exercise nutrition, body composition, protein and muscle, supplements, recovery, endurance nutrition, football nutrition, female athlete nutrition, behaviour change, practitioner development, and evidence-informed decision-making.

Originally launched as one of the leading podcasts in the sports nutrition field, We Do Science returns with the same core mission: to bridge the gap between science and practice.

Whether you are a sports nutritionist, dietitian, performance practitioner, coach, researcher, student, or serious health and fitness professional, this show is designed to help you think more critically, practise more effectively, and make better decisions in the real world.
Serious conversations in sport and exercise nutrition — from science to practice.

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We Do Science is the sport and exercise nutrition podcast hosted by Dr Laurent Bannock, practitioner, educator, researcher, and Founder of The Institute of Performance Nutrition. Relaunching in June 2026 for a new era, the show brings together leading researchers, elite practitioners, educators, and thinkers to explore the science, context, and real-world application of performance nutrition. Each episode goes beyond headlines, protocols, and simplistic advice to examine how evidence is interpreted, challenged, and applied in practice. Topics include sport and exercise nutrition, body composition, protein and muscle, supplements, recovery, endurance nutrition, football nutrition, female athlete nutrition, behaviour change, practitioner development, and evidence-informed decision-making. Originally launched as one of the leading podcasts in the sports nutrition field, We Do Science returns with the same core mission: to bridge the gap between science and practice. Whether you are a sports nutritionist, dietitian, performance practitioner, coach, researcher, student, or serious health and fitness professional, this show is designed to help you think more critically, practise more effectively, and make better decisions in the real world. Serious conversations in sport and exercise nutrition — from science to practice.

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