Posted: March 8th, 2016

Antioxidant supplementation is advantageous for athletes

To research a current controversial issue in sports nutrition and provide a critique of the current evidence surrounding the topic.

Background:

Sports nutrition is a field that is constantly evolving. In many situations, new research and emerging science drives changes in guidelines and practices. In other cases, people who may or may not have adequate training in sports nutrition heavily promote novel themes and recommendations. When working in sport, particularly at the elite level, it is important to be able to carefully critique current issues in sports nutrition to be able to make informed decisions.

Task:
Choose one of the following sports nutrition controversies and critique both sides of the evidence.

Antioxidant supplementation is advantageous for athletes.

Your critique should include the following:
• An introduction to the topic you have selected
• Background context to why the topic is controversial in sports nutrition
• Critical review of the current research/evidence base that supports the topic
• Critical review of the current research evidence base that opposes the topic
• Conclusion which includes your position statement of the topic and rationale for
this decision