I. Describe the function of the nutritional supplement and pathophysiology behind its function or describe the mechanism behind the purposed nutrition on the athlete
Example: Description of how carbohydrate loading may play a role on the athletic performance of a long-distance runner.
II. Describe the purpose, main methods, what major findings of the study were and what the
authors/researchers concluded.
Example: The purpose of the study is to determine if providing athletes with 30 grams of carbohydrate before a race increases endurance during the race.
III. Critique the study by stating the positive/negative of the study and what the limitations are.
Example: The sample size was small therefore making it difficult to determine if the diet approach truly impacts this population.
