30 | University Hospitals | 216-983-PLAY • UHSports.org Sports nutrition is the study of evidence-based practice on the role of fluids, diet, nutrients and supplements related to the performance of recreational and competitive athletes, on site and during travel. A sports dietitian is a highly trained food and nutrition expert who can help athletes and fitness-minded individuals and teams meet their nutrition and performance goals. A sports dietitian has additional training and certifications that relate to the role of nutrition and performance. Reaching performance goals can be achieved through: • Counseling individuals and groups on daily nutrition for performance and health • Making sense of the latest scientific evidence through practical sports nutrition recommendations • Tracking and documenting outcomes of nutrition services • Serving as a food and nutrition resource for coaches and trainers •  Providing sports nutrition education for health/wellness programs, athletic teams and community groups Our sports dietitians also provide medical nutrition therapy that focuses on behavioral and lifestyle changes that positively affect health and athletic performance. They offer care that consists of nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention and monitoring/evaluation. The benefits of meeting with a sports dietitian include: • Better knowledge of the role of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and fluids on athletic performance • Better understanding of what types of foods are most beneficial for performance • Assistance with timing of meals and fluids to provide optimal performance •  Recovery foods and meal suggestions to assist the athlete with getting back into the game sooner UH’s clinical nutrition therapy has adult and pediatric dietitians who are food and nutrition experts with training and credentials to translate the most up-to-date sports nutrition research into healthy living and optimal performance. SERVICES NUTRITION University Hospitals • 216-983-PLAY | UHSports.org | 31 AMY JAMIESON-PETONIC, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LD UH Cleveland Medical Center 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44106 UH Medina Health Center 4001 Carrick Drive, Suite 220 Medina, Ohio 44256 UH Westlake Health Center 960 Clague Road, Suite 101 Westlake, Ohio 44145 W.O. Walker Center 10524 Euclid Avenue, Suite 3019 Cleveland, Ohio 44106