Dietitian Course: Help or Hype? Demystifying Sports Supplements

HELP OR HYPE? DEMYSTIFYING SPORTS SUPPLEMENTS

It is reported that between 40-100% of athletes use supplements, yet only 32% of them get their information from a registered dietitian. The world of sports supplements is rife with misinformation and questionable products. Athletes looking to get an edge on the competition often turn to supplementation. Yet only a few are considered safe, effective, and evidence-based.

Learn which ones are helpful, which ones are hype, and the evidence behind them. Learn dosing, forms, and other considerations. Become knowledgeable in how to navigate decision-making around supplementation with your athletes and active clients.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

Identify evidence-based supplements that may have an ergogenic effect on sports performance.

Name how to identify safe supplements.

List pros and cons of select supplements.

Identify considerations for supplement use.

Live Event Date: Jul 22, 2025

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 5.1.2, 9.3.6, 9.1.1, 5.1.3

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1, 2

Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Marisa Michael, MSc, RDN, CSSD

Marisa Michael, MSc, RDN, CSSD, is a registered dietitian since 2002 and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She has a master's degree in sports nutrition from the University of Stirling and holds the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition. She also holds numerous fitness certifications. She has published original research in peer-reviewed scientific journals, written numerous articles for athlete publications, and is the author of Nutrition for Climbers: Fuel for the Send. Marisa also serves on the USA Climbing Medical Committee. She owns a private practice in the USA, specializing in sports nutrition and disordered eating.

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