Enhancing Training and Competition Through Nutrition Services
The Performance Nutrition Team at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific applies the latest sports nutrition research and knowledge to help athletes maximize training program gains, and to optimize performance during competition. Working closely with members of the CSI Pacific Sports Medicine and Sports Science teams, the Registered Dietitians at CSI Pacific provide athletes with periodized nutrition plans that align with their health and performance goals.
“A good diet will not make a mediocre athlete into a champion, but poor food choices can turn a potential champion into a mediocre athlete”
Professor Ron Maughan, PhD, Director of the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition
Areas of Support from CSI Pacific:
- Education and nutritional management for the prevention/treatment of low energy availability or REDs
- Nutrition recommendations to support optimal health, minimize injury and illness and maximize training availability
- Periodizing carbohydrate and protein intake to optimize training adaptations and performance
- Developing fueling, hydration and cooling plans for exercise in the heat and altitude.
- Tailored recommendations on the use of evidence-informed health and performance supplements, including third-party certified supplement guidance to minimize doping risk
- Competition and race nutrition plans
- Nutrition support for injury and “return to play”
- Tailored nutrition plans to support domestic/international training camps and competition
Services Provided by CSI Pacific:
- Individual and team nutrition consultations and follow-ups
- Individual athlete nutrition plans
- Evidence informed, sport and content specific infographics
- Hydration testing and sweat/fluid balance monitoring
- Body composition assessment and guidance where appropriate
- Setting up fueling and recovery stations at training and competition venues
- Team travel menus
- Performance cooking workshops and grocery store tours
- Nutrition workshops and presentations for athletes, coaches and support staff
- Team nutrition screening and audits
Supplement Info
CSI Pacific Supplement Policy
Risks Behind Sports Supplements
Gruppo Elite Athlete Program
- Contact the CSI Pacific Nutrition Team to determine your eligibility and receive a discount code
- Visit Gruppo Nutrition to view and order products
Interns
Interested in being an intern with our Sport Nutrition department at CSI Pacific? Please send your resume and expression of interest to careers@csipacific.ca.