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Podcast: Female Athlete Nutrition with Lindsey Elizabeth Cortez
Dr. Riley Nickols joins Lindsey Elizabeth Cortez, MS, RD, CSSD on her podcast, Female Athlete Nutrition, Episode 133, to discuss eating disorders in athletes.
Shaquille O’Neal and Male Athlete Body Image
Recently, Shaquille O’Neal opened up about how comments from others impacted him in this Yahoo! article. Dr. Nickols was also interviewed about the topic.
What is Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport (REDS)?
Dr. Nickols explains RED-S, or Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, a condition that affects athletes when there is an imbalance between the energy they consume and the energy they expend.
Women’s Running Magazine: Harmful Messaging Around Food and Exercise in the Fitness Industry
Riley Nickols, PhD discusses some of the harmful messaging around food and exercise in the fitness industry with Women’s Running
Runners World: Athletic Programs Decreasing Emphasis on Body Composition Testing
According to Dr. Riley Nickols, many schools and programs are reviewing their policies surrounding body composition testing to protect athletes.
Fueling for Dance Performance and Finding Food Freedom with Kate Daley
Registered Dietitian Kate Daley joins the podcast Movement Toward Change to discuss fueling for dance performance and finding food freedom!
Winning Proof Unscripted – Interview with Dr. Natasha Trujillo
Dr. Natasha Trujillo is interviewed by Michelle Hill on her podcast Winning Proof: Unscripted regarding mental health trends in sport.
Athletes and Body Acceptance
An athlete’s heightened attunement to their body and associated body cues are both critical for sport performance, but the increased awareness to one’s body can also pose notable difficulties for athletes with an eating disorder.
Runners World: Male Athletes are Also Vulnerable to RED-S
Dr. Riley Nickols is interviewed by Runner’s World about the fueling and nutritional needs of male athletes and how the implications of RED-S can be far-reaching.