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1is the chief science officer with FoodMinds, a division of Padilla, in Chicago IL. He leads nutrition research and scientific projects and programming for FoodMinds clients. He also leads the FoodMinds Global Expert Bench , a group of nutrition scientists and technical communications experts from around the world who provide strategic counsel to FoodMinds clients on various international projects. During his 25-plus years in the food industry, he has served in various technical leadership roles for a number of multinational companies.
Abstract:
While all experts agreed that protein needs for performance are likely greater than believed in past generations, particularly for strength training athletes, and that dietary fat could sustain an active person through lower-intensity training bouts, current research still points to carbohydrate as an indispensable energy source for high-intensity performance.
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