Elevate Human
Performance Through Food

EVERY ATHLETE EATS, BUT ARE YOU FUELED?
TRENDY DIETS ARE OUT, FUELING WITH A PURPOSE IS IN.

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I’M CHRISTINA

A virtual sports dietitian who serves athletes, including professional fighters, D1 wrestlers, NWSL players, actors, former NFL athletes, corporate executives, youth baseball recruits, and more.

I maximize athlete potential through science-driven, realistic, and effective nutrition interventions. Every athlete is truly unique which should be embraced, not diminished, when developing a proper fueling strategy.

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MY CREDENTIALS

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CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN SPORTS DIETETICS (CSSD): COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION

BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE: NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES, BOSTON UNIVERSITY

REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST (RDN): COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION

MASTER'S OF SCIENCE: CLINICAL NUTRITION, BOSTON UNIVERSITY

LICENSED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST (LDN): ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL & PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

1200 HOUR DIETETIC INTERNSHIP: BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL, NEEDHAM, MA & UFC PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE

I abide by the Code of Ethics for the Dietetics Profession. In doing so, I pledge to conduct myself with honesty, integrity, and fairness to protect clients, the public, and the profession. All opinions are my own through interpreting current scientific literature. Any content produced should not replace the medical advice you may have received. Always consult with your doctor before making substantial dietary changes.

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DISCLAIMER

  • GATORADE PERFORMANCE PARTNER

  • CHOMPS

  • IMG ACADEMY + / NCSA

  • UFC PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE

  • HARVARD LAW SCHOOL

  • NORWICH UNIVERSITY WRESTLING

  • OUTSIDE MAGAZINE

  • & MANY MORE

DIETETIC EXPERIENCE PORTFOLIO:

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what are you looking for?

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1:1 Nutrition

Sports Team Consulting

Speaking Engagements

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WORKING WITH CHRISTINA IS

practical

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a safe space

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personalized, backed by science

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trustworthy

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trial/error/adaption - like an experiment

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including foods you love

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cost-inclusive

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a long-term change

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listening/responding to biofeedback

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athlete-first

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understanding the “why”

WORKING WITH CHRISTINA IS NOT

judgemental

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restrictive

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black/white

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cookie-cutter

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required to have a large grocery bill

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time-consuming

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lonely

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a quick fix

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hyperfixation on metrics

LET'S CHAT

Sports Dietitian vs Nutritionist

DIETITIAN

✔ Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Nutrition, with coursework including medical nutrition therapy, biochemistry, epidemiology, food science, and counseling

✔ 1200 hour dietetic internship with rotations including inpatient, ICU, outpatient, pediatrics, food service, and more

✔ Passed the CDR board exams, uphold the Code of Ethics, maintain continuing education

✔ Highest level of personal nutrition care - hospitals, collegiate/professional sports organizations, and military only hire dietitians

✔ Sports Dietitian: maintain 1500-2000 hours in athlete care, pass CSSD exam every 5 years, uphold CEUs

NUTRITIONIST

✗ No formal education required, usually a weekend certification course, but no course is required. Similarly, anyone can be a self-proclaimed “coach” or “expert” - anyone can be a “nutritionist”

✗ No governing board for ethical reporting, continuing education

✗ Unable to work at the hospital, collegiate/professional sports, and military level as the nutrition expert