Cal Sports Nutrition

It is the mission of Cal Sports Nutrition to provide every student athlete with top tier sports nutrition services utilizing current, evidence based resources to promote academic and athletic success at the University of California, Berkeley. Our program is dedicated to ensuring optimal energy intake, nutrient timing, and fluid balance while sustaining the overall well being of each athlete.

It is our purpose and goal to educate student athletes on the foundations of proper nutrition not only for athletic performance, but for success in the classroom and for life. It is the intent of this program to enhance health and performance of Cal Athletics and to provide these individuals with the best care possible.
 


Services for Student-Athletes

Private assessment of nutrition behaviors and intake with specific plans to:
  • Pre-workout Nutrition and Post-Workout Recovery Planning
  • Body composition management
  • Learn budget-friendly ideas and meal planning
  • Develop strategies for snacking and meal timing
  • Grocery Store Tours
  • Dining Hall Tours
  • Cooking Classes
  • Dietary Analysis 
  • Education for Special Diets (Vegetarian, Food Allergies, etc.)
  • Supplement Education and Monitoring
Individual appointments can be made through your Athletic Trainer or you can email us at:
sportsnutrition@berkeley.edu 

Services for Coaches

  • Consultation on nutrition-related concerns about student-athletes
  • Answer questions about nutrition
  • Team or small group nutrition education
  • Create sport-specific nutrition education materials (brochures, handouts, etc.)
  • Trainings or briefings for coaching staff on nutrition issues or topics
  • Body composition/weights consultation
  • Consultation for meals during traveling

For more information you can email us at:
sportsnutrition@berkeley.edu 


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STAFF

Alisha Parker
Director, Performance Nutrition
alishaparker@berkeley.edu
Rachel Steinbach
Assistant Director, Performance Nutrition
rachels@berkeley.edu
Jane Pinsky
Performance Dietitian
jpinsky33@berkeley.edu