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As interest in plant-based nutrition continues to expand, there is a growing need to better understand how evidence translates into real-world performance, recovery, and product innovation. This webinar will explore the intersection of exercise physiology, applied nutrition, and the development of science-backed sports nutrition solutions.

Experts will discuss the role of dietary strategies—including plant-based protein—in supporting muscle physiology, energy metabolism, and recovery, with consideration for diverse populations such as female athletes. In addition, the session will highlight how scientific evidence is evaluated, translated into practical recommendations, and applied within the product development process, including the substantiation of performance-related claims.

Attendees will gain insight into both the science and its application—from clinical and performance settings to the development of sports nutrition products—providing a well-rounded perspective on how research informs practice.

Sponsored by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute

Moderator

Tianou Zhang, PhD
University of the Pacific
Chair-Elect, ASN Sports Nutrition and Human Performance Research Interest Section

Speakers

Jessica Garay, PhD, RDN, CSSD, FAND
Syracuse University

Ryan Nuccio, MS, RD
Gatorade Sports Science Institute

Rachele Pojednic, PhD, EdM, FACSM
Stanford University

Learning Objectives

1. Evaluate current evidence on nutrition strategies, including plant-based approaches, in supporting muscle physiology, performance, and recovery
2. Discuss key considerations in energy metabolism and applied nutrition strategies for athletic populations, including female athletes
3. Explain how scientific evidence is translated into real-world practice, including practical recommendations and the development and substantiation of sports nutrition products and claims