UNC Sports Nutrition

UNC SPORTS PERFORMANCE MISSION STATEMENT

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 NUTRITION
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:

Individual nutrition counseling
- 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 disorders
Body composition testing and education
Performance lab testing
- Conduct hydration testing, vitamin and mineral deficiencies and more
Menu development & meal planning assistance
Dietary supplement review and education per NCAA rules & regulations
Team education sessions
- Discuss nutrition-related habits that aid in optimizing performance on and off the field
Fueling station
- Provide healthful and performance-focused fueling options pre and post training to optimize recovery and adaptations to training

Staff
Ema Thake, MS, RD, LDN, CSSD – Director of Performance Nutrition, Football Performance Nutrition
Allison Keim MS, RD, LDN – Associate Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition
Marni Silver RD, LDN – Associate Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition, Men's Basketball Dietitian
Drake Fontenot MS, RD – Football Performance Nutrition Fellow
TBD – Ram's Club Olympic Performance Nutrition Fellow

Social Media
Twitter: @wefueltheheels
Instagram: @uncsportsnutrition

Nutrition Supplements
NCAA Banned Drug List

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