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Nutritional Concerns for the Artistic Athlete.
1Center for the Study of Human Health, Candler Library, Emory University, Suite 107, Atlanta, GA 30323, USA; Emeritus, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
|November 17, 2020
Summary
Performing artists need tailored nutrition strategies like athletes to support demanding careers. This review offers science-based guidance to optimize artistic athletes' health and performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports and Performing Arts Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Performing artists engage in rigorous training and performance schedules demanding high energy and nutrient intake.
- Unlike sports athletes, performing artists often lack accessible, specialized nutrition resources.
- This nutritional gap can compromise artistic athletes' health, career longevity, and performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify common nutritional challenges faced by performing artists.
- To provide evidence-based nutrition strategies for artistic athletes.
- To reduce health and performance risks associated with nutrition in performing arts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of nutritional science and performing arts demands.
- Analysis of energy, nutrient, and fluid balance in artistic athletes.
- Synthesis of current research on nutrition for performing artists.
Main Results:
- Performing artists exhibit unique physiological demands similar to elite athletes.
- Inadequate nutritional practices can lead to underperformance and health issues.
- Specific nutritional strategies can mitigate risks and enhance artistic careers.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing nutrition is crucial for the sustained health and success of performing artists.
- Tailored, science-based nutrition plans are essential for artistic athletes.
- Further research is needed to fully address the nutritional needs of this population.
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