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    University - Student Department: Epidemiology and Population Health Position: Graduate

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  • Bone Characteristics Among Female Endurance Athletes At Risk For Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport Flora, J. L., Smith, M., Roberts, A., Kent, K., Long, J., Zhong, Y., Roche, M., Snyder, M., Kraus, E. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS. 2024: 58-59

    View details for Web of Science ID 001315123200129

  • Exploratory Analyses: How to Meaningfully Interpret and Report Them. PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation Roberts, A., Roche, M., Sainani, K. L. 2023

    View details for DOI 10.1002/pmrj.12980

    View details for PubMedID 37029465

  • SWAP-MEAT Athlete (study with appetizing plant-food, meat eating alternatives trial) - investigating the impact of three different diets on recreational athletic performance: a randomized crossover trial. Nutrition journal Roberts, A. K., Busque, V., Robinson, J. L., Landry, M. J., Gardner, C. D. 2022; 21 (1): 69

    Abstract

    BACKGROUND: Plant-based diets are known to be beneficial for cardiovascular health and promote environmental sustainability. However, many athletes avoid plant-based diets due to concerns of protein inadequacy.OBJECTIVES: To investigate the impact of two predominately plant-based diets-whole food plant-based (WFPB) and plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA)-vs. an omnivorous diet, favoring red meat and poultry (Animal), on endurance and muscular strength.METHODS: 12 recreational runners and 12 resistance trainers were assigned to three diets-WFPB, PBMA, and Animal-for 4weeks each, in random order. Primary outcomes for runners (12-minute timed run) and resistance trainers (composite machine strength) were collected at baseline and after diets, along with secondary performance outcomes and dietary data.RESULTS: 22 recreational athletes completed the study (age: 26.2±4.4years; sex: 10 female, 12 male; BMI: 23.1±2.4kg/m2). Mean differences in 12-minute timed run - WFPB vs. Animal (-23.4m; 95% CI: -107 to 60.0m) and PBMA vs. Animal (-2.9m; 95% CI: -119 to 113m) - were not significant. Mean percent differences in composite machine strength - WFPB vs. Animal (-2.7%; 95% CI: -5.8 to 0.4% and PBMA vs. Animal (-0.7%; 95% CI: -3.5 to 2.2%) - were not significant. Average protein intake for all diets met International Society for Sports Nutrition recommendations.CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest recreational athletes can maintain athletic performance on both an omnivorous diet and two diets that are predominately plant-based.TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT05472701. Retrospectively registered.

    View details for DOI 10.1186/s12937-022-00820-x

    View details for PubMedID 36384651

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