Abstract
Many dietetics professionals express interest in becoming sports nutritionists without
full awareness of the complexity of this specialty area of dietetics—in terms of both
the medical nutrition therapy involved and the business savvy required. Aspiring sports
nutritionists need education in nutrition throughout the life cycle, medical nutrition
therapy, nutrition therapy for management of eating disorders exercise science, business
basics, and communication skills. Work experience is also important to develop confidence
and skills. This is often gained while the dietitian is employed in another aspect
of dietetics practice. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100:1522-1524.
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- The author thanks Rita Johnson, PhD, RD, Sports and Cardiovascular Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group chair and professor of sports nutrition at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Stella Volpe, assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, for their contributions to this article.
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