Applying Sports Nutrition Fundamentals in a Diet-Obsessed World: Practical Techniques and Insights with Monica Van Winkle, MS, RDN

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How do we apply sports nutrition fundamentals in a diet-obsessed world? In the previous episode, Monica Van Winkle, MS, RDN took us through the fundamentals of sports nutrition. In this episode, I welcome Monica back to discuss how athletes can implement these fundamentals through specific techniques, and to explore other nuances and considerations of performance nutrition.

Monica is a registered dietitian specializing in sports and dance nutrition, as well as the nutritional management of eating disorders. With extensive experience catering to the dietary needs of athletes from collegiate to professional levels, Monica's career highlights include roles with the Seattle Mariners, University of Washington and Seattle Pacific University Athletics, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Her dedication extends beyond the field, as she mentors future sports medicine professionals and lectures internationally on nutrition. Passionate about fostering lasting connections between nutrition, movement, and wellness, Monica's 18-year journey encompasses clinical expertise in diverse medical conditions and advocacy for those battling eating disorders. She has served as a board member for the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Puget Sound Chapter and developed and managed a residential nutrition program for eating disorders in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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