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6/12/2019 Preparing Future Sports RDNs Ronnie Mullins, MS, by Building Community RDN, CSCS What is a Sports Dietitian? RDN who integrates nutrition with physical activity and sport. Work in sports organizations (NFL, MLB, USOC) and

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Preparing Future Sports RDNs by Building Community

Ronnie Mullins, MS, RDN, CSCS

What is a Sports Dietitian?

 RDN who integrates nutrition with physical activity and sport.  Work in sports organizations (NFL, MLB, USOC) and Universities (NCAA)  Work in fitness clubs and corporate wellness.

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Nutrition Challenges

 High energy needs  Macronutrients  Fatigue and burn out  Body composition  Meal timing  Travel challenges  Injury  Illness  Schedule, stress, sleep

What do sports RDNs do?

CLINICAL SERVICE  MNT  Blood work  Body composition  Diet Analysis  Hydration

  • USG
  • Sweat patches

 Supplements FOOD SERVICE  Smoothies  Fueling station  Travel foods  Menu develop.  Taste tests  Food demos EDUCATION  Basic nutrition  Reading labels  Cooking class  Market tours  Rest. tours

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What can students do?

CLINICAL SERVICE  MNT  Blood work  Body composition  Diet Analysis  Hydration

  • USG
  • Sweat patches

 Supplements FOOD SERVICE  Smoothies  Fueling station  Travel foods  Menu develop.  Taste tests  Food demos EDUCATION  Basic nutrition  Reading labels  Cooking class  Market tours  Rest. tours

Athletes without support

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Why teach sports nutrition to undergrads?

Sports RDNs = 0.2% of all RDs What skills do sports RDNs have that can work in other settings

  • Nutrition skills
  • Career skills
  • Life skills

 Classroom work

  • Core courses
  • Elective courses

 Lab work

  • Foods lab
  • Body composition
  • BDK
  • McKale weight room

 Experiential learning

Sports Nutrition Minor

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In The Classroom

In The Lab

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Building Community Through Collaboration Win Win Win

Experiential Learning - Campus Collaborations

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UA Athletics (SAS 101, fueling stations), DRC, ROTC, Club Sports (hockey, rugby, triathlon, soccer)

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Experiential Learning Community Collaborations

FC Tucson, MMA, high schools, middle schools, club sports

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Other Student Learning Opportunities

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Future Plan

 Enrich current curriculum

  • Food insecurity
  • Increase cultural awareness
  • Life/nutrition after sports

 Create a graduate program