Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Proteins: Dietary Sources and Requirements01:28

Proteins: Dietary Sources and Requirements

1.2K
Consuming animal-based products offers high-quality proteins that contain optimal levels and combinations of essential amino acids, crucial for tissue repair and growth. Foods like eggs, milk, fish, and most meats are a source of complete proteins. Legumes and cereals are abundant in proteins; however, they typically lack a full range of essential amino acids. As a result, they are considered incomplete protein sources. Some plant sources like soybeans, quinoa, and amaranth do contain complete...
1.2K
Energy Budgets00:51

Energy Budgets

10.4K
Organisms must balance energy intake with the energy required for growth, maintenance and reproduction. These trade-offs result in a variety of survivorship and reproductive strategies, including semelparity and iteroparity. Semelparous species, like annual plants, have only one reproductive episode in their lifetimes and consequently have short lifespans. Iteroparous species, by contrast, have many reproductive events during their lifetimes but have relatively few offspring. These two...
10.4K
Sustainable Development01:43

Sustainable Development

14.6K
As the human population continues to grow and use resources, we must be mindful of our planet’s natural limits. Sustainable development provides a pathway to maintain and improve human life now while also ensuring that future generations will have the resources that they need. The long-term success of sustainability efforts rests on understanding the interplay between human actions and ecological systems.
14.6K
Exercise and Cardiovascular Response01:20

Exercise and Cardiovascular Response

3.7K
Exercise significantly impacts cardiovascular response, which is crucial for understanding patient health and designing effective treatment plans.
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...
3.7K
Lipids: Dietary Sources and Requirements01:18

Lipids: Dietary Sources and Requirements

1.7K
Lipids are an essential component of a balanced human diet. Triglycerides, which make up the majority of dietary lipids, are found in both saturated fats—commonly present in meat, dairy products, and certain tropical plants like coconut, and hydrogenated oils such as margarine and baking shortenings (trans fats)—and unsaturated fats, which are abundant in seeds, nuts, olive oil, and most vegetable oils. The main sources of cholesterol include egg yolks, various meats and organ...
1.7K
Muscle Recovery and Fatigue01:24

Muscle Recovery and Fatigue

3.8K
Muscle fatigue refers to the decline in a muscle's ability to maintain the force of contraction after prolonged activity. It primarily stems from changes within muscle fibers. Even before experiencing muscle fatigue, one may feel tired and have the urge to stop the activity. This response, known as central fatigue, occurs due to changes in the central nervous system, namely the brain and spinal cord. While there is no single mechanism that induces fatigue, it may serve as a protective...
3.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Correction: Nutritional life cycle assessment for healthy and sustainable food systems: evidence and policy insights from Africa and Asia.

Frontiers in nutrition·2026
Same author

Nutritional life cycle assessment for healthy and sustainable food systems: evidence and policy insights from Africa and Asia.

Frontiers in nutrition·2026
Same author

Nutritional, health and environmental dimensions of Swiss food consumption trends.

Frontiers in nutrition·2025
Same author

Estimating food availability and self-reliance in island territories: Puerto Rico as a case study.

Frontiers in nutrition·2025
Same author

Review of Diet Quality Indices that can be Applied to the Environmental Assessment of Foods and Diets.

Current nutrition reports·2024
Same author

Environmental assessment of diets: overview and guidance on indicator choice.

The Lancet. Planetary health·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 19, 2025

Determining the Contribution of the Energy Systems During Exercise
11:15

Determining the Contribution of the Energy Systems During Exercise

Published on: March 20, 2012

42.3K

Sustainable Diets for Athletes.

Nanna L Meyer1, Alba Reguant-Closa2, Thomas Nemecek3

  • 1Johnson E. Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Department of Human Physiology and Nutrition, University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918, USA. nmeyer2@uccs.edu.

Current Nutrition Reports
|June 7, 2020
PubMed
Summary

Athletes can adopt sustainable diets by prioritizing plant-based foods, reducing waste, and choosing seasonal produce. Further research is needed on plant-centric diets for athletic performance and recovery.

Keywords:
EnvironmentFlexitarianFood literacyFood systemsPlant-basedProteinSports nutrition

More Related Videos

Fiber Type and Subcellular-Specific Analysis of Lipid Droplet Content in Skeletal Muscle
11:50

Fiber Type and Subcellular-Specific Analysis of Lipid Droplet Content in Skeletal Muscle

Published on: June 8, 2022

4.8K
Palatable Western-style Cafeteria Diet as a Reliable Method for Modeling Diet-induced Obesity in Rodents
09:10

Palatable Western-style Cafeteria Diet as a Reliable Method for Modeling Diet-induced Obesity in Rodents

Published on: November 1, 2019

11.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 19, 2025

Determining the Contribution of the Energy Systems During Exercise
11:15

Determining the Contribution of the Energy Systems During Exercise

Published on: March 20, 2012

42.3K
Fiber Type and Subcellular-Specific Analysis of Lipid Droplet Content in Skeletal Muscle
11:50

Fiber Type and Subcellular-Specific Analysis of Lipid Droplet Content in Skeletal Muscle

Published on: June 8, 2022

4.8K
Palatable Western-style Cafeteria Diet as a Reliable Method for Modeling Diet-induced Obesity in Rodents
09:10

Palatable Western-style Cafeteria Diet as a Reliable Method for Modeling Diet-induced Obesity in Rodents

Published on: November 1, 2019

11.3K

Area of Science:

  • Sports Nutrition
  • Environmental Science
  • Dietary Sustainability

Background:

  • The global food system significantly impacts the environment, necessitating changes in food production and consumption.
  • Sustainable diets and healthy eating are increasingly researched, but athlete-specific studies are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on sustainable food choices and their implications for athletes.
  • To identify research gaps in sustainable nutrition for athletic populations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on sustainable diets and athletes.
  • Synthesis of findings related to food production, distribution, and consumption in sports.

Main Results:

  • Flexitarian and plant-based diets can meet athlete protein needs while mitigating environmental impact.
  • Strategies include reducing packaged foods, minimizing food waste, and prioritizing seasonal produce.

Conclusions:

  • Sustainable dietary practices are feasible for athletes.
  • Further research is crucial for understanding plant-centric diets' effects on athletic performance, recovery, and waste reduction behaviors.