Abby Grimm, MS, RDN, LD

• Description:
  • Gone are the days where an athlete's nutritional adequacy is determined by merely counting calories and perfecting protein, carbohydrate, and fat intake. Prioritizing the health of an individual's gut microbiome is the future of improving health and performance outcomes in athletes. While scientists are only getting started, the research continues to grow in support of the profound role the gut microbiome plays in not only human health but also sports performance. Athletes are often seen as the pinnacle of health, yet these individuals are subject to higher amounts of physical, mental, and emotional stress through their training and competition then the average human. In today’s presentation, Abby Grimm will discuss recent findings on the effects of the gut microbiome on performance. She will discuss practical ideas and suggestions that athletes can implement to optimize the gut microbiome through nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle interventions that will provide them a competitive advantage.

• The audience will learn how to:
  • Explain role of the gut microbiome on health
  • Understand types and common causes of gut imbalances
  • Review recent findings on effects of gut microbiota on sports performance
  • Evaluate the role of probiotic supplementation on sports performance
  • Outline dietary strategies to improve balance of gut microbiota and performance

• 1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• 1 Credit Hour as Approved by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
• CDR Performance Indicators: 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.4, 8.3.6