Sports Nutrition

Mission

“To advocate good eating habits throughout the life cycle of the athlete by choosing a variety of foods in balance proportion to maximize performance before, during and after training and competition.”

Vision

“For all Elite National Athletes to be properly nourished at all times to meet their sports specific requirements before, during and after training and competition.”

MS. KAREN LESLIE L. PINEDA, RND, MSPH

Head & Sports Nutrition Consultant

MARY JANE M. SERAPION, RND, MSC

Nutritionist

ASHLY VILLA, RND

Nutritionist

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide nutrition counseling appropriate for athletes during, before, and after training and competition.
Provide cycle menu for sports team.
Give sports nutrition and other nutrition related lectures to athletes, employees, schools/universities, LGUs and other organizations.
Assist athletes in international sports events to ensure that they eat the proper diet.
Provide nutrition counseling to employees on proper nutrition.
Perform other functions related to nutrition as may be assigned from time to time.
Supervise the athletes’ cafeteria. The Nutritionist monitors the proper food services in terms of preparation, cooking, and service. The nutritionist ensures the quality, and safety of foods served to athletes.

Current Nutrition activities offered

Sports Nutrition Webinars:

Topics such as sports nutrition, fluids and hydration and other related nutrition concerns

Zoom meeting with different national teams with the following activities:

Nutrition assessment
- Online nutrition consultation/counseling:

- Proper sports nutrition guidelines
- Proper Weight management
- Provide meal planning
- Regular monitoring of food intake

Online team lecture about nutrition and other related topics

Nutrition infographics such as:

- Posting on practical nutrition tips from different national coaches
- Posting of science-based sports nutrition and other nutrition information

Other services offered:

- Provide Nutrition Periodization

- Conduct Dietary Supplement Review
- Prepare Cycle Menu