In this webinar Dr. Tilly Spurr critically examines the current 2,000 kcal/day signage often used to guide daily caloric intake, questioning whether it reflects an optimal approach for diverse populations. Through a review of research in areas such as young athletes, active groups, obesity, weight loss, and intermittent fasting, participants will explore how the “one-size-fits-all” recommendation may be inadequate. The session will also consider the relationship between under-eating and overeating, offering insights into more personalized and evidence-based approaches to dietary guidance.
Dr Spurr did an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences with honours in Behavioural Zoology and when she graduated, she worked in finance on a trading floor for ten years.
She left when the job became impossible alongside having a family and went back to university to do an MSc in Nutritional Medicine. From here Dr Spurr went on to do a PhD in Physiology & Nutrition and into academia. Alongside teaching at the university of Chichester she works in applied practice as a registered performance nutritionist (SENr & ISAK). Dr Spurr has worked with a range of pro and semi-pro, National and International athletes in both team and individual sports, and coach executives in high stress jobs.
She is currently working with England Basketball, LDN Warriors 3×3, Great British Eventing and as a TASS Hub consultant. Her research and main interest are in how to boost performance and wellbeing whilst fitting in with all the demands of ‘life’. Dr Spurr supports people to recognise that small changes they make in what, or the timing of what they eat can add up to great gains. But that taking everything you read, even in top journals as fact, is a risky game.
Key Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the current signage rules and their limitations for general public dietary guidance.
- Examine how energy expenditure varies across different populations, including athletes and those managing obesity.
- Review research on caloric intake and its effects on active individuals, weight loss, and fasting protocols.
- Assess the potential connection between under-eating and overeating in the context of caloric needs.
- Engage in a discussion on evolving dietary guidelines and how they can be tailored to individual needs.
