CISSN Topic Guide
Nutrient Timing
Nutrient timing questions connect pre-, during-, and post-exercise intake to glycogen, protein balance, immune stress, and recovery windows.
What the exam tends to ask
Carbohydrate/protein timing around hard training.
Post-exercise recovery intake when appetite is suppressed.
During-exercise carbohydrate and fluid decisions for prolonged work.
Must-know concepts
Post-exercise window
The text emphasizes early recovery intake, especially when hard training reduces appetite.
During-exercise fueling
Longer sessions may require carbohydrate and electrolytes to sustain output and fluid balance.
Context
Timing only works when total daily intake and the athlete's training load are also appropriate.
Practice prompts
- 01Choose a practical recovery strategy for an athlete who cannot tolerate a full meal immediately after training.
- 02Explain why a short session and a long hot session should not receive the same fueling plan.