Sports Nutritionist

Service Description

1. Develop Individualized Nutrition Plans - Assess each player’s energy needs, body composition goals, and training load. - Create personalized meal plans that balance macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fats) to support growth, performance, and recovery. - Adjust plans based on training phases (pre-season, in-season, recovery periods). ⚡ 2. Support Energy Availability and Growth - Educate players on the importance of adequate fueling to prevent low energy availability (LEA) and - Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), which are more common in young female athletes. - Ensure energy intake supports both athletic performance and normal adolescent development (e.g., menstruation, bone health). 💪 3. Promote Optimal Recovery - Teach players post-training and post-match recovery strategies, including: - Carbohydrates for glycogen replenishment - Protein for muscle repair - Hydration and electrolyte replacement - Provide practical snack and meal examples for after games and training sessions. 🧃 4. Hydration Strategies - Conduct hydration assessments (urine color checks, sweat rate analysis). - Educate players about fluid needs before, during, and after training or matches. - Recommend appropriate sports drinks or hydration approaches for hot weather or tournaments. 🧠 5. Nutrition Education and Behavior Change - Deliver interactive workshops for players, parents, and coaches on Pre- and post-game meals, Smart snacking, Reading food labels, Cooking skills and meal prep - Build long-term healthy eating habits and body confidence, countering misinformation or diet culture pressures. 🩸 6. Female-Specific Nutrition Considerations - Address iron, calcium, and vitamin D intake for bone and muscle health. - Discuss menstrual cycle tracking and how nutrition can help manage fatigue, performance fluctuations, and cramping. - Educate on signs of disordered eating or menstrual irregularities and coordinate with medical staff if needed. 🏉 7. Match Day and Tournament Nutrition - Create match-day meal and snack plans to optimize energy, digestion, and focus. - Provide portable, easy-to-digest options for travel and tournament days. - Plan recovery nutrition for back-to-back games. 🔬 8. Monitor and Evaluate Progress - Track body composition, energy levels, performance, and recovery indicators. - Use regular check-ins to adjust plans as the player grows and training demands change.