UNH Speakers Bureau

Nutrition and the Athlete

 

Program Description:

Specific recommendations for how proper nutrition can enhance athletic performance. Talks could focus on specific sports, athletic events, or nutrition topics upon request. The target audience could be high school athletes, college level athletes, or adult athletes of any age. This presentation includes an engaging age-appropriate Powerpoint presentation and plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. It is intended for athletes, coaches and trainers; no previous knowledge of nutrition is expected.


Speaker:

Dennis Bobiliya

Dr. Bobilya received his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri in 1989 and has been a professor of nutrition at the University of New Hampshire since 1991. He have been teaching courses in sports nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, mineral nutrition, and vitamin nutrition. His goal is to optimize the health, fitness and performance of physically active individuals, especially athletes, through the application of scientifically sound nutrition. All of Dr. Bobilya's presentations will promote learning through a fun and engaging presentation.

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