Pratik Patel shares his journey from a sedentary childhood to becoming a nutrition and performance expert. He emphasizes the importance of physical activity and outdoor play for children and suggests incorporating exercise into the school curriculum. Pratik also discusses the need for individualized training for youth, focusing on movement and coordination skills. He debunks the myth that the body can only process 30 grams of protein at a time and highlights the importance of protein for muscle synthesis and overall health. Pratik recommends assessing biomarkers and tailoring nutrition plans based on individual needs. Pratik Patel discusses his career journey from Michigan State to the University of Oregon and then to the New York Giants. He emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to athlete care, including collaboration with medical staff and the integration of sports science. Patel also highlights the role of nutrition in recovery and performance, emphasizing the need for adequate carbohydrate intake and hydration. He discusses the impact of nutrition on heart rate variability (HRV) and the importance of addressing trauma and stress in athlete well-being. Takeaways Incorporating physical activity and outdoor play into the school curriculum can improve children's overall well-being and academic performance.Youth training should focus on developing movement and coordination skills, allowing children to explore different activities and sports.The body can process more than 30 grams of protein at a time, and protein is essential for muscle synthesis and overall health.Assessing biomarkers and tailoring nutrition plans based on individual needs can optimize health and performance.Finding a balance between hard work and rest is crucial for cognitive functioning and overall well-being. Pratik Patel progressed in his career from Michigan State to the University of Oregon and then to the New York Giants, gaining experience in sports performance and sports science.Collaboration with medical staff and integration of sports science are crucial for a holistic approach to athlete care.Nutrition plays a vital role in athlete recovery and performance, with adequate carbohydrate intake and hydration being key factors.Heart rate variability (HRV) can be influenced by nutrition, stress, trauma, and other external factors.Addressing trauma and stress is important for athlete well-being and can impact HRV and overall performance. Sound Bites "Making sure they're getting sunlight exposure, getting a chance to set the circadian rhythm, spending time outdoors, running around, playing ball, doing things that kids should be doing.""Learn how to squat, learn how to lunge, learn how to hinge, learn how to press. Do some of those things to help compliment a lot of the other things that they could potentially be doing.""The body can digest anything that you end up eating. Now, how it utilizes it is very different.""because it was a tough time, you know, a lot of learning was done there.""And then how was it beneficial to, I mean, of course to have a holistic approach with everyone together, but being more connected with the medicine staff, how did that benefit what you were doing and then the athlete?""Best workout is the workout the client will do. Best nutrition plan is the nutrition plan that the client will do."Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 09:50 Improving Youth Training: Movement and Coordination 26:30 Finding the Right Balance of Macronutrients 34:14 Assessing Biomarkers for Individualized Nutrition 45:36 Understanding the Impact of Nutrition on Heart Rate Variability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.