Kacie Vavrek, MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD
Athletes and active individuals require proper nutrition for optimal health and performance. Our experienced sports dietitians work with athletes of all levels to develop nutrition plans tailored to their sport, season and goals. We use a comprehensive approach that educates athletes on the importance of food quality, meal timing and proper hydration to effectively fuel training, aid recovery and enhance performance. Our team offers guidance for individuals recovering from an injury or seeking body composition changes to enhance their performance and improve overall health and wellness, as well as:
- One-on-on consultations for individualized meal plans
- Enhanced recovery fueling plan for durability in sport
- Correcting energy balance to meet weight goals
- Body composition testing
- Resting metabolic rate testing
- Bone density testing
- Hydration testing
- Hydration plan for activity
- Supplement review and/or needs depending on goals
- Nutritional support for recovering from injury
- Guidance on special medical dietary restrictions related to performance
- Changing nutritional needs when transitioning from competitive sport
Our Sports Nutrition Services
Every athlete has unique metabolic needs and goals. We provide comprehensive testing, counseling and nutrition programming to help maximize each individual’s performance. Check with your insurance provider to determine your plan's coverage of Nutritional Services visits.
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Nutrition Counseling
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Group Speaking Engagements
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iDXA Scan
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Grocery Store Tours
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Resting Metabolic Rate
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Hydration Testing
Why choose The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center for Sports Nutrition?
As the providers for more than 5,000 central Ohio athletes and tactical individuals, including over 20 years’ experience working with The Ohio State University’s student athletes covering 36 sports, we have an in-depth understanding of the nutritional needs of the athlete.
In addition, our sports dietitians are board-certified specialists in sports nutrition. Our advanced clinical knowledge, experience and skills ensure the highest level of expertise in helping with your nutritional goals. Ohio State’s commitment to maintaining specialist certification is testimony to our commitment to high standards of patient care and keeping pace with the rapidly expanding base of scientific evidence in the sport nutrition arena.
