Performance Nutrition

Performance nutrition is the use of dietary interventions to impact and improve performance, training, and recovery abilities. It also focuses on improving body composition and optimizing changes in muscle mass. Dietary interventions include a range of topics looking at food type, energy, nutrients, supplements, and fluids to keep the body performing at peak levels.

Current Novel Research Efforts

Investigations of impacts of relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-s).
Influence of caffeine and caffeine-derivatives on physical and cognitive performance in military & law enforcement.
Impact of protein supplementation on body composition, performance, and biomarker changes in high-level female athletes.
Hydration and heat tolerance.

Associated Affiliate Scholars

Antonio J, Newmire DE, Stout JR, Antonio B, Gibbons M, Lowery LM, Arent SM, et al. Common questions and misconceptions about caffeine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2024 Dec 31;21(1):2323919. https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2024.2323919
Arent SM, Cintineo HP, Mcfadden BA, Chandler AJ, Arent MA. Nutrient Timing: A Garage Door of Opportunity? Nutrients. 2020;12(7):1948. doi:10.3390/nu12071948.
Bozzini BN, McFadden BA, Walker AJ, Arent SM. Varying Demands and Quality of Play Between In-Conference and Out-of-Confernce Division I Collegiate Women’s Soccer. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003841
Chandler A, Arent MA, Cintineo HP, Torres-McGehee TM, Winkelmann ZK, Arent SM. The Impacts of COVID-19 on Collegiate Student-Athlete Training, Health, and Well-Being. Translational Journal of the ACSM: Fall 2021 - Volume 6 - Issue 4 - e000173
Chandler AJ, Dona ST, Cintineo HP, McFadden BA, Sanders DJ, Monaco R, Arent SM. Intra- and Inter-Rater Reliability of Assessing Body Composition Using B-Mode Ultrasound in Conjunction with Artificial Intelligence Software. Journal of Exercise and Nutrition. 2020; 3(2).
Cintineo HP, Bello ML, Chandler AJ, Cardaci TD, McFadden BA, Arent SM. (2022). Effects of caffeine, methylliberine, and theacrine on vigilance, marksmanship, and hemodynamic responses in tactical personnel: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 19:1, 543-564, doi: 10.1080/15502783.2022.2113339
Cintineo HP, Bello ML, Walker AJ, Chandler AJ, McFadden BA, Arent SM. Monitoring training, performance, biomarkers, and psychological state throughout a competitive season: a case study of a triathlete. Eur J Appl Physiol. Published online January 18, 2024. doi:10.1007/s00421-023-05414-x
Crouch E, Abshire DA, Wirth MD, Hung P, Benavidez GA. Rural–Urban Differences in Overweight and Obesity, Physical Activity, and Food Security Among Children and Adolescents. Prev Chronic Dis. 2023;20:230136. doi:10.5888/pcd20.230136
Devine KA, Viola A, Levonyan‐Radloff K, Mackowski N, Bozzini B, Chandler A, Xu B, Ohman-Strickland P, Mayans S, Farrar-Anton A, Sahler OJZ, Masterson M, Manne S, Arent SM. Feasibility of FitSurvivor: A technology‐enhanced group‐based fitness intervention for adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer. Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 2020. doi:10.1002/pbc.28530
Ferrando AA, Wolfe RR, Hirsch KR, Arent SM, et al. International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Effects of essential amino acid supplementation on exercise and performance. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2023;20(1):2263409. doi:10.1080/15502783.2023.2263409
Guest NS, VanDusseldorp TA, Nelson MT, Grgic J, Schoenfeld BJ, Jenkins NDM, Arent SM, et. al. International society of sports nutrition position stand: caffeine and exercise performance. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 18, 1 (2021).
Jagim AR, Harty PS, Tinsley GM, Arent SM, et al. International society of sports nutrition position stand: energy drinks and energy shots. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2023;20(1):2171314. doi:10.1080/15502783.2023.2171314
Kelley GA, Kelley KS, Pate RR. Are There Inter-Individual Differences in Fat Mass and Percent Body Fat as a Result of Aerobic Exercise Training in Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents? A Meta-Analytic Perspective. Childhood Obesity. February 2020. doi:10.1089/chi.2020.0056.
McFadden B, Bozzini B, Cintineo H, Hills S, Walker A, Chandler A, Sanders D, Russell, M, Arent S. Power, endurance, and body composition changes over a collegiate career in NCAA division 1 women soccer athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
McFadden BA, Vincenty CS, Chandler AJ, Cintineo HP, Arent SM, et al. Effects of fucoidan supplementation on inflammatory and immune response after high-intensity exercise. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2023;20(1):2224751. doi:10.1080/15502783.2023.2224751
Mohr AE, Jager R, Carpenter KC, Kerksick CM, Purpura M, Townsend JR, West NP, Black K, Gleeson M, Pyne DB, Wells SD, Arent SM, Kreider RB, Campbell BI, Bannock L, Scheiman J, Wissent CJ, Pane M, Kalman DS, Pugh JN, Ortega-Santos CP, Haar JA, Arceiro PJ, Antonio J. The athletic gut microbiota. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2020;17(24). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-020-00353-w.
Moore K, Uriegas NA, Pia J, Emerson DM, Pritchett K, Torres-McGehee TM. Examination of the Cumulative Risk Assessment and Nutritional Profiles among College Ballet Dancers. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023;20(5):4269. doi:10.3390/ijerph20054269
Sanders D, Cardaci T, Mcfadden B, Walker AJ, Bozzine BN, Cintineo HP, Arent SM. The effects of an 8-week resistance training intervention on muscular strength, power, and body composition in collegiate female dancers. Comparative Exercise Physiology. July 2020:1-8. doi:10.3920/cep190074.
Sims ST, Kerksick CM, Smith-Ryan AE, Hirsch KR, Arent SM, et al. International society of sports nutrition position stand: nutritional concerns of the female athlete. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2023;20(1):2204066. doi:10.1080/15502783.2023.2204066
Smith AB, Gay JL, Arent SM, Sarzynski MA, Emerson DM, Torres-McGehee TM. Examination of the Prevalence of Female Athlete Triad Components among Competitive Cheerleaders. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 1375.
Smith AB, Gay JL, Monsma EV, Arent SM, Sarzynski MA, Emerson DM, Torres-McGehee TM. Investigation of Eating Disorder Risk and Body Image Dissatisfaction among Female Competitive Cheerleaders. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 2196. https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph19042196
Torres-McGehee TM, Emerson DM, Moore EM, et al. Energy Balance, Eating Disorder Risk, and Pathogenic Behaviors Among Athletic Trainers. J Athl Train. 2021;10.4085/1062-6050-0228-20. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-0228-20
Torres-McGehee TM, Emerson DM, Pritchett K, Moore EM, Smith AB, Uriegas NA. Energy Availability with or without Eating Disorder Risk in Collegiate Female Athletes and Performing Artists. (2020). J Athl Train. 2020;10.4085/JAT0502-20. doi:10.4085/JAT0502-20
Torres-McGehee TM, Emerson DM, Flanscha-Jacobson A, Uriegas NA, Moore EM, Smith AB. Examination of Energy Availability, Mental Health, and Sleep Patterns among Athletic Trainers. J Athl Train. Published online March 14, 2023. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-0547.22
Torres-McGehee TM, Uriegas NA, Hauge M, Monsma EV, Emerson DM, Smith AB. Examination of Eating Disorder Risk and Pathogenic Behaviors among Collegiate Student-Athletes. J Athl Train. Published online July 18, 2023. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-0539.22
Uriegas NA, Emerson DM, Smith AB, Kelly MR, Torres-McGehee TM. Examination of eating disorder risk among university marching band artists. J Eat Disord. 2021;9(1):35. Published 2021 Mar 10. doi:10.1186/s40337-021-00388-7
Uriegas NA, Moore K, Torres-McGehee TM. Prevalence and Association between Exercise Dependence and Eating Disorder Risk in Collegiate Student-Athletes. J Athl Train. Published online February 24, 2023. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-0553.22
Uriegas NA, Winkelmann ZK, Pritchett K, Torres-McGehee TM. Examining Eating Attitudes and Behaviors in Collegiate Athletes, the Association Between Orthorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders.Frontiers in Nutrition. 2021;8(866). doi:10.3389/fnut.2021.763838.
Walker AJ, Mcfadden BA, Sanders DJ, Bozzini BN, Conway SP, Arent SM. Early Season Hormonal and Biochemical Changes in Division I Field Hockey Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2020:1. doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000003492.
Weber SR, Winkelmann ZK, Monsma EV, Arent SM, Torres-McGehee TM. An Examination of Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Esteem in Collegiate Student-Athletes. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2023;20(2):1211. doi:10.3390/ijerph20021211
Wirth MD, Meyer J, Jessup A, Dawson RM. Barriers and Facilitators of Diet, Physical Activity Levels, and Sleep Among Nursing Undergraduates and Early-Career Nurses: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Am J Health Promot. 2023;37(6):821-829. doi:10.1177/08901171231179437
Williams KA, Askew C, Mazoue C, Guy J, Torres-McGehee TM, Jackson JB. Vitamin D3 Supplementation and Stress Fracture Occurrence in High-Risk Collegiate Athletes. Orthopedic Research and Reviews. 2020;12:9-17. doi: 10.2147/ORR.S233387
Yeargin S, Torres-McGehee TM, Emerson D, Koller J, Dickinson J. Hydration, Eating Attitudes and Behaviors in Age and Weight-Restricted Youth American Football Players.Nutrients. 2021;13(8):2565. Published 2021 Jul 27. doi:10.3390/nu13082565
Zarrett N, Abraczinskas M, Cook BS, Wilson D, Roberts A. Formative Process Evaluation of the “Connect” Physical Activity Feasibility Trial for Adolescents. Clinical Medicine Insights: Pediatrics. 2020;14:117955652091890. doi:10.1177/1179556520918902.

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