University of Denver Athletics

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As part of Pioneer Health and Performance, Sports Nutrition aids in assisting our student-athletes in the development of their education and practical understanding of nutrition within the collegiate environment. The University of Denver Athletics Department currently has two part-time, consulting Sports Dietitians providing the following services to student athletes:

• daily nutrition planning (meals, snacks)
• hydration education
• nutrient timing protocols (before, during, and after practices/competitions)
• supplement education, guidance and recommendations
• periodizing nutrition to support training needs
• nutrition for injury management
• dining hall and grocery store education
• nutrition to support body composition and body weight changes
• travel nutrition
• team presentations
• medical nutrition therapy