129. Debate: The Effects of a Ketogenic Diet on Exercise Metabolism during Endurance Performance—Point-Counterpoint

This products is free for those who attended FNCE^® 2019.

The ketogenic diet has recently experienced a resurgence of interest and has been applied in several clinical nutrition treatment protocols with some success. Not surprisingly, it is also being touted by some in the sports nutrition world as a method to improve endurance performance. The presenters will focus on what exercise science tells us and debate the efficacy and safety of a ketogenic diet for endurance sport.

Planned with the Committee for Lifelong Learning

CPEU: 1.5
CPE Level: 3- Advanced
Learning Need Codes: 4060, 2070, 2110

Performance Indicators:

• 8.1.3 Integrates knowledge of macronutrients and micronutrients for absorption, digestion and metabolism throughout the life span in practice.
• 8.1.2 Applies knowledge of food and nutrition as well as the biological, physical and social sciences in practice.
• 12.4.6 Applies and integrates the Nutrition Care Process to meet the complex needs of the target population.

Moderator

• Jackie Berning, PhD, RD