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#47 New Research an evaluation of nutritional practices and energy requirements of elite female soccer players - Dr Sam McHaffie
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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sam McHaffie, performance nutritionist at Manchester City Women and recent PhD graduate from Liverpool John Moores University. We unpack the findings from his four-part PhD exploring nutrition and energy availability in elite female footballers—from carbohydrate fear and body image concerns to under-fuelling and RED-S risk in adolescent players. Sam shares practical insights for coaches, players, and parents on fuelling performance, supporting menstrual health, and creating positive nutrition environments in the women's game.
🎙 Topics include:
Carbohydrate myths and body image issues in women’s football
Skinfold testing and why context matters
How open players really are about their menstrual cycle
The role of parents, coaches, and practitioners in shaping healthy food culture
Doubly labelled water and redefining energy needs in female athletes
If you support a player, work in the game, or just want to understand women’s football better—this one’s for you.
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