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Sep 2024
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Mastering Plant-Based Nutrition: The Sports Enthusiast’s Guide to Going Green

Subject
Dietetics and Nutrition

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Date & time
09Sep 2024 (Mon)19:00 - 20:30 Free
Type of Event
Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
Speaker
  • Mrs Clara Pi (Registered Dietitian)

Mrs Clara Pi

Mrs Clara Pi is a Registered Dietitian and an Adjunct Associate Professor at HKU SPACE. She was the Chair for the Asia Pacific Region of the Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI). In addition to her professional roles, Mrs. Pi is a dedicated environmentalist with a focus on food and nutrition, and has contributed to the field through public talks and publications including "Save our planet one carbon bite at a time! ".

Enquiry
2975 5878 (wyr.li@hkuspace.hku.hk)

Many gold medal athletes are also vegetarians? Vegetarianism often gives people the impression of being weak and malnourished. However, a wealth of scientific evidence shows that a properly planned plant-based diet can not only provide sufficient nutrition but also support the demands of high-intensity sports and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. In this seminar, the speaker will delve into the science of plant-based nutrition in sports, share practical tips for incorporating plant-based foods into an active lifestyle, and help debunk common misconceptions about plant-based diets and sports performance.

*The seminar will be conducted in English, supplemented with Cantonese