VN Plant Powered Perspective: The Green Fork Report Spring 2024 - Vegetarian and Vegan Athletes Plate

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This featured CPEU article discusses how to modify, validate, and assess the utility of the Vegetarian Athlete’s Plate® to visually represent vegetarian and vegan versions of fueling for easy, moderate, and hard training days.

CPE Level: 2
CPEU: 0.75 (valid until April 8, 2027)

Performance Indicators:

• 8.1.1 Interprets and applies evidence-based literature and standards or determining nutritional needs of target audiences.
• 4.2.7 Identifies and implements a plan to address opportunities and challenges.
• 9.3.1 Critically reviews and selects materials from credible sources to support the development of diet and nutrition education resources.

Learning Objectives

• Identify an appropriate nutrition education tool for vegan or vegetarian athletes.
• Recognize nutrition concerns for athletes following a vegan or vegetarian diet.
• Describe strategies to assist athletes in creating a nutritious vegan or vegetarian meal appropriate to their training load.