Para Sports Nutrition

E1 Protein recommendations for athletes

In our inaugural episode A/Prof Nick Burd (University of Illinois) discusses some background on research into protein recommendations for athletes. We explore why there is so little research specific to Para athletes, and his current interest around how whole food may be a better option than the isolated protein sources (like whey, casein or amino acids) that are used in research.

E2 Susannah Scaroni wheelchair racer

Susannah Scaroni is a 3 time Paralympic wheelchair racer who recently won the Gold medal in the T54 5000m, bronze in the T54 800m and 6th in the wheelchair marathon at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Susannah is currently completing her dietetic internship program after completing her masters degree with Nick Burd (E1). Susannah shares with us her nutrition journey and specifically how she's changed her focus on protein intake for training.

E1(bonus) Protein needs for athletes

For the more technically minded or interested in how protein research is undertaken, this bonus episode provides the rest of the interview with A/Prof Nick Burd. Nick outlines his journey through researching protein needs in athletes and describes how the research is undertaken in the laboratory.