| 9.00 |
REGISTRATION and REFRESHMENTS |
9.30 |
Chairman's Opening Remarks
Dr Kevin Tipton, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Metabolism, Birmingham University |
9.40 |
Consumer Attitudes to Performance Nutrition
Nicole Patterson, Principle Consumer Analyst, LFI
Overview of performance nutrition products in the UK, followed by consumers understanding of 'performance' and the extent to which performance drinks/nutrition have broken the sporting boundaries and extended into everyday life.
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10.10 |
The Challenges and Solutions to Meeting the EU Legislation
Kath Veal, Business Manager Regulatory Services, Leatherhead Food International
The legislation surrounding performance nutrition represents a challenge to some food manufacturers. This presentation will look in depth at the challenges presented and possible solutions to making legal claims. |
10.50 |
REFRESHMENTS and NETWORKING |
11.20 |
Lucozade - "The Reinvention of an 80 Year Old Drink"
Jane Moore, Technical Brand Manager for Lucozade, GSK |
12.00 |
Building Muscle - Nutritional Claims
Dr Kevin Tipton, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Metabolism, Birmingham University |
12.40 |
LUNCH and NETWORKING
Manchester United Stadium Tour
STADIUM TOURS - BEHIND THE SCENES
Take a look behind the scenes at Old Trafford. Retrace the steps taken by some of our greatest legends, relive the glorious history of the unique venue and marvel in the splendour of today's Theatre of Dreams.Sit in the heights of the North Stand for a bird's eye view of the pitch, stand in Fergie's spot in the dug out, sit in the Home changing room at your favourite players peg and emerge from the players' tunnel to the roar of the crowd. |
13.40 |
Key Factors in Hydration
Dr. Susan Sheriffs, School of Sports Sciences, Loughborough University
- Hypohydration can, in some circumstances, have a negative impact on physical performance - in some circumstances it may improve performance.
- Hydration status of individuals can be estimated and is typically done using urinary parameters.
- Sweat losses, with regard to both volume and composition can be very different between individuals and because of this drinking recommendations for people exercising should be individualised.
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14.20 |
The Role of Proteins and Amino Acids in Physical Performance
Dr. Stefan Siebrecht, Business Development Manager, Capsugel |
15.00 |
REFRESHMENTS and NETWORKING |
15.20 |
An Overview of Food and Food Components and their effects on Cognitive Function
Louise Dye, Reader in Biological Psychology, Leeds University |
16.00 |
Omega-3- Critical for Mind and Body
Ray Rice, Secretary/Treasurer of ISSFAL, Consultant
This presentation will examine the role of the omega-3 polyunsaturates in health, and in particular how recent dietary changes have reduced the available supply, and the consequences of this for the maintenance of optimal physical and mental health. |
16.30 |
Chairman's Closing Remarks |
