Physique versus Sports Nutrition: Are They Contradictory?

by Shawn Arent, PhD, CSCS,*D
December 2019

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In this session from the 2019 NSCA National Conference, Professor and Chair of the Department of Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina, Shawn Arent, discusses different nutritional strategies for optimizing performance versus optimizing body composition. He also reviews the current research for various nutritional approaches and trends in nutritional recommendations.

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Shawn M. Arent, PhD, CSCS,*D

University of South Carolina

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Shawn M. Arent, PhD, CSCS*D, FISSN, FACSM is Professor and Chair of the Department of Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina. He is also ...

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Coaches

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Nutrition

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Nutrition Nutrient Timing Glycogen Carbohydrates Protein

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