University of North Carolina Athletics
The Stallings-Evans Sports Medicine Center
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UNC Sports Nutrition
September 24, 2018 | Sports Medicine, Athletics
UNC SPORTS PERFORMANCEÂ MISSION STATEMENTÂ
The University of North Carolina Sports Performance program consists of the Sports Medicine, Athletic Performance and Sports Nutrition departments. Its mission is to provide medical coverage optimizing health, safety and performance.SPORTS NUTRITIONÂ
The Performance Nutrition department has three full-time sports dietitians and two full-time performance nutrition fellows. We are passionate about utilizing evidence based, peer-reviewed research to provide the best, individualized care to our student athletes.  This customized approach allows us to optimize recovery and performance as well as health and well-being.  Nutrition services include:Â
- Individual nutrition counselingÂ
- This includes, but is not limited to discussing performance goals, body composition, food allergies/intolerances, meal schedules and planning, digestive issues, vitamin & mineral deficiencies, disordered eating/eating disordersÂ
- Body composition testing and education Â
- Performance lab testingÂ
- Conduct hydration testing, vitamin and mineral deficiencies and moreÂ
- Menu development & meal planning assistanceÂ
- Dietary supplement review and education per NCAA rules & regulationsÂ
- Team education sessions  Â
- Discuss nutrition-related habits that aid in optimizing performance on and off the fieldÂ
- Fueling station Â
- Provide healthful and performance-focused fueling options pre and post training to optimize recovery and adaptations to trainingÂ
StaffÂ
Ema Thake, MS, RD, LDN, CSSD – Director of Performance Nutrition, Football Performance NutritionÂ
Allison Keim MS, RD, LDN – Associate Director of Olympic Performance NutritionÂ
Marni Silver RD, LDN – Associate Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition, Men's Basketball DietitianÂ
Drake Fontenot MS, RD – Football Performance Nutrition Fellow Â
TBD – Ram's Club Olympic Performance Nutrition Fellow
Social Media
Twitter:Â @wefueltheheels
Instagram:Â @uncsportsnutrition
Nutrition Supplements
NCAA Banned Drug ListÂ
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