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15.5: Alcohol and the Athlete

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    Athletes will drink alcohol for a variety of reasons. What are the acute effects of alcohol on the athlete? The first paper identifies the acute effects of alcohol on athletic performance and provides an overview of that topic. The second paper provides an overview in lay language. The third source provides particle information on alcohol.

    • Paper: Alcohol, Athletic Performance and Recovery: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257708/
    • Paper from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, The Effects of Alcohol on Athletic Performance: www.nsca.com/education/artic...c-performance/
    • Paper from Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group on Alcohol and Athletic Performance: www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/Alcohol%20and%20Athletic%20Performance%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

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