Episode 6: Nutrition for Optimal Athletic Performance: RD Secrets Revealed with Scott Sehnert, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD

How can we improve our athletic performance with food? In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is joined by Scott Sehnert, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD, a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and Director of Sports Performance for the Dallas Cowboys, to discuss the importance of nutrition for athletes. Tune in to learn about the best foods to eat pre- and post-workout, why carbohydrates are crucial for training and performance and the science-backed benefits of collagen supplementation for athletes.

Scott Sehnert, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD is a registered dietitian, board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and certified strength and conditioning specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and founding member of Orgain’s Nutrition Advisory Board. He earned his B.S. in Dietetics from Ball State University, M.S. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Kentucky and an M.S. in Kinesiology from Michigan State University. Scott has served as a board member for the Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association and was the sports dietitian at Auburn University. In 2016, Scott took on the role of Director of Sports Performance for the Dallas Cowboys and continues to lead this position.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/1/episode/6.

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