Mr Callum Walker
Contact
- Email: k2142729@kingston.ac.uk
- Location: Penrhyn Road
- Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
- School: School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry
- Department: Department of Applied and Human Sciences
Research project: The Efficacy of ketogenic diets in health and performance
Abstract
This study will assess the efficacy of a 14-week ketogenic diet on the performance of an elite professional cricketer and golfer. Markers to be evaluated will include body composition, markers of skill performance, cognitive performance and brain function.
This study will also evaluate the impact of a 6-month ketogenic diet on markers of metabolic health in individuals with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Markers to be assessed will include blood glucose, lipid profiles, cholesterol profiles, body mass, blood pressure and insulin resistance.
- Research degree: PhD
- Title of project: The Efficacy of ketogenic diets in health and performance
- Research supervisor: Dr Owen Spendiff
- Other research supervisor: Dr James Brouner
Biography
I am a performance Nutritionist specialising in athletic performance and weight management. I have a nutritional consultancy business and am the performance nutritionist for 2 professional sports clubs.
Areas of research interest
- Ketogenic Diet
- Athletic Performance
- Nutritional Science
Qualifications
- MRes Performance Nutrition, Nottingham Trent University
- BSc, Coaching & Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University