Kate Burks MS, RD, LD, CSSD
Description:
Inflammation is commonly associated with physical degradation and increased injury risk in sport, but the accrual of inflammation is less often discussed as the root of chronic stress. This brief will review the concept of metaflammation and its' implications to the body, as well as potential interventions to improve wellness while reducing inflammation
The audience will learn how to:
- Distinguish between allostasis and allostatic load and explain their relevance to human performance optimization and longevity.
- Identify three unique stressors that contribute to the complexity of performance nutrition.
- Introduce and apply potential nutrition and lifestyle protective measures as interventions to reduce metaflammation.
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)
Complete the Quiz with 70% pass rate and the certificate will be emailed to you.
