Industry-Presented Webinar | The Female Athlete: Energy and Nutrition Issues 

1 CEC 

Sponsored by: Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) 

This course presentation will explore the importance of carbohydrate for female athletes and the sex differences in energy metabolism. In addition, the course presentation will discuss the key energy and nutrient issues most likely to occur in the female athlete, and methods for how health professionals can monitor energy and nutrition intakes to support both health and performance. This presentation will explore the importance of carbohydrate for female athletes and the sex differences in energy metabolism. In addition, the presentation will discuss the key energy and nutrient issues most likely to occur in the female athlete, and methods for how health professionals can monitor energy and nutrition intakes to support both health and performance. 

After participation, the attendee should: 

1. Explain the importance of carbohydrate for female athletes and the sex differences in energy metabolism;
2. Describe the potential challenges of applying sports nutrition recommendations to female athletes; and
3. Identify the health and performance implications of low energy availability.

Viewpoints presented in this webinar reflect opinions of the presenter and Gatorade Sports Science Institute and do not reflect positions or policies of ACSM. 

This course includes an online video and a corresponding online quiz. All course content will be presented to you electronically after your purchase. To earn your CECs, you must view the course content and pass the quizzes (earning 70% or better). 

Learners must complete this course within 365 days from the date of purchase. ACSM will not offer refunds, transfers, or course credits for uncompleted courses prior to their expiration date. 

ACSM does not allow substitutions, refunds or credits for this course. 

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