Episode 180 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Physiological & Nutritional Considerations for Training and Body Composition in Females" with Professor Abbie Smith-Ryan (University of North Carolina, USA).Discussion Topics Include:Gender as an important contextual consideration in training and nutrition recommendations for exercising femalesResearch on females relevant to sport and exercise science and nutritionIssues with body composition assessment and manipulation in femalesThe effects of nutrient timing on training adaptations in resistance-trained femalesThe acute effect of exercise modality and nutrition manipulations on post-exercise resting energy expenditure and respiratory exchange ratio in womenPodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:The effects of nutrient timing on training adaptations in resistance-trained femalesThe acute effect of exercise modality andnutrition manipulations on post-exercise restingenergy expenditure and respiratory exchangeratio in women: a randomized trialRelated Podcast Episodes:#172: "Nutrition for female athletes' with Professor Kirsty Elliot-Sale & Dr Jose Areta#148: "Relative energy deficiency: Research to practice" with Dr Nicky Keay#132: "Nutrition and athlete bone health" with Prof Craig Sale and Dr Kirsty Elliot-SaleCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN