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International society of sports nutrition position stand: tactical athlete nutrition

Drew E. Gonzaleza Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory, Human Clinical Research Facility, Department of Health & Kinesiology Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Matthew J. McAllisterb Texas State University, Metabolic and Applied Physiology Laboratory, Department of Health & Human Performance, San Marcos, TX, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4072-317XView further author information
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Arny A. Ferrandod University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Geriatrics, Little Rock, AR, USAView further author information
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Jill Joycee Oklahoma State University, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Stillwater, OK, USAView further author information
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Nicholas D. Barringerf US. Army-Baylor Master’s Program in Nutrition, Department of Nutrition, San Antonio, TX, USAView further author information
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J. Jay Dawesg Oklahoma State University, Department of Kinesiology, Applied Health, and Recreation, Stillwater, OK, USAView further author information
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Adam J. Kiefferh Brooke Army Medical Center, Department of Nutritional Medicine, San Antonio, TX, USAView further author information
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Travis Harveyi United States Special Operations Command, Preservation of the Force and Family, Tampa, FL, USAView further author information
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Chad M. Kerksickj Lindenwood University, Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory, College of Science, Technology, and Health, St. Charles, MO, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0458-7294View further author information
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Jeffrey R. Stoutk University of Central Florida, Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, Orlando, FL, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6114-1649View further author information
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Tim N. Ziegenfussl The Center for Applied Health Sciences, Canfield, OH, USAView further author information
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Annette Zappm Fire Rescue Wellness, Montgomery, IL, USAView further author information
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Jamie L. Tartarn Nova Southeastern University, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USAView further author information
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Douglas S. Kalmanq Dr. Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Nutrition Department, Davie, FL, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0882-9748View further author information
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Pages 267-315 | Received 26 May 2022, Accepted 01 Jun 2022, Published online: 23 Jun 2022

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