Amy Stephens
MS, RDN, CSSD, CEDS
Licensed dietitian
specializing in sports nutrition
and eating disorders
Specialties
Sports Nutrition
- Calculation of daily carbohydrate, protein and fat needs
- Personalized nutrition plan that matches training load (workout days versus recovery days)
- Customize hydration and electrolyte plan
- Identify best ergogenic/sports performance supplements
- Proper fueling during training and competition
- Hydration and electrolyte requirements during endurance events
- Create a nutrition plan for marathon training that includes what to eat before a run, after, and how to fuel during a marathon
Eating disorders in athletes
- Provide assessment and treatment plan for relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S)
- Create a fueling plan for athletes with history of anorexia, bulimia, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
- Help athletes improve relationship with food
- Evaluation of diet to ensure adequate nutrition requirements are met
- On-going support to ensure nutrition plan meets energy demands
- Individualized meal plan
Special considerations
- Provide guidance for vegetarian or vegan athletes
- Work with patients with imbalanced hormones
- Pregnant or nursing athletes: provide guidance on morning sickness and macronutrient requirements
College & Professional athletes
- Develop fueling plan for training and race day
- Provide off-season nutrition guidance
- Advise athletes on how to meet nutrition requirements based on training load
