Panel Discussion on Nutrition in Weight Category Sports at SportSci Summit 2024.
The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit 2024, Season 1, featured multiple panel discussions with distinguished experts. One of the hot topics that the delegates were looking forward to was the one on “Nutrition in Weight Category Sports: Losing Like a Winner.” The session was led by a group of knowledgeable industry professionals who educated the audience on the significance of nutrition in sports. Insights on Nutrition Anuja Patel, Co-founder at Nutrigetic Wellness and Performance Nutrition Consultant, emphasized the critical role of educating coaches about nutrition. She stated, “It is important to educate the coaches about nutrition as well,” and added, “Nutritionists need to have the knowledge of basic nutrition and suggest supplements accordingly.” Preparedness in Sports Nutrition Dr. Amol Patil, a sports physician & wellness consultant and executive director at Sportz Next, provided insights on the importance of preparedness. He remarked, “You have to figure out what odds will come into your picture and have to act accordingly.” Impact of Social Media on Athletes Shwetha Bhatia, registered dietitian and director at Mind Your Fitness, highlighted the growing body consciousness among athletes due to social media influences. She observed, “In sports, a lot of athletes are getting image-conscious because of the effects of social media.” Valuable Nutritional Insights Anuradha Khole, the founder of Anusattva and a certified nutrigenomic counselor, shared valuable insights on the importance of nutrition, helping the audience understand its crucial role in sports performance. Moderation by Shreya Adhav The panel discussion was expertly moderated by Shreya Adhav, Founder and CEO of SpirEat Sports Nutrition Clinic and a Sports Nutrition Consultant at Go Sports Foundation. Adhav’s experience as a marathon runner and visiting faculty member at SVT College of Home Science brought an additional layer of depth to the discussion. The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit 2024 provided a platform for these experts to share their knowledge, underscoring the importance of nutrition in weight-category sports and educating both coaches and athletes on best practices for optimal performance. Read about the Panel Discussion – “Exploring the Role of Sports Physiology, Sports Psychology, and Biomechanics in maximizing athletic performances and long term athlete development” here. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
