A presentation by Alicia Kendig entitled - Considerations for Vegan and Vegetarian Athletes. Recorded live at USA Triathlon's 2014 Art & Science of Triathlon Symposium. Topics include: The Subject of Nutrition with Athletes, Lack of Available Research, Types of Vegetarianism, Reasons for Choosing Vegetarianism, Support for Vegetarianism, Effect of Vegetarianism on Energy Expenditure, Psychological Implications, Male Athletes, Low Energy Diet, Consuming Adequate Calories, Veganism and Athletic Performance, Special Considerations for Vegan Athletes, Protein Needs, Types of Protein, Minerals, Vitamins and Other Nutrients.