Sports Nutrition
Joëlle Flück
Dr. Joëlle Flück holds a degree in Exercise Science and Sports with a specialization in Sport Physiology from ETH Zurich. She completed her PhD in the field of Sports Nutrition and further obtained the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition and a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Nutritional Assessment. Following her doctoral studies, she continued to design, conduct, and publish research in sports nutrition. For over a decade, she has supported athletes from various sports federations and clubs with nutrition strategies. Since 2018, she has been working with Swiss Cycling and has also supported Paralympic athletes for several years. Today, she collaborates with elite athletes from a wide range of sports - including ice hockey, athletics, triathlon, football, bobsleigh, and swimming- translating scientific knowledge into practical applications. As an active runner and former competitive athlete herself, she emphasizes scientific evidence as a key foundation for implementing nutrition strategies in training and competition.
Lesson Overview
Relative Energy Deficiency and Eating Disorders in Sports
Fuel for Performance - A Practical Introduction to Sports Nutrition
Pushing limits-but at what cost? Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) is a silent threat that compromises both health and performance when athletes don`t fuel their bodies adequately. Often driven by body image pressures and perfectionism, REDs is closely linked to eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia-especially in sports where leanness is prized. This presentation sheds light on the warning signs, the science behind REDs, and how we can protect athletes from the hidden toll of disordered eating.
This session offers a clear and practical introduction to the fundamentals of sports nutrition: from macronutrients and hydration to timing and recovery strategies. Learn how to fuel your body effectively - whether you're training for endurance, strength, or just overall performance.