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Fay helps you find the best sports nutrition nutritionists & registered dietitians covered by your insurance. Dietitians you find on Fay are vetted and available for virtual or in-person sessions near you. Pay nothing (or next to nothing) out of pocket.
Jafar Ali Ajaj Jaafar, RD
Kaitlyn Furtado, RD
Caroline Driesman, RD
Jessica Felden, RD
Shannon Cook, RD
Merav Shikler Diamant, RD
Abby Banks, RD
Madeline Gerdes, RD
Dorothy Dawn, RD
Emmy Firestone, RD
Fay has high standards for quality of care, read more about how we screen providers to guarantee you're meeting with the best nutrition and wellness experts in the country.
Sports nutrition counseling covered by insurance
The best sports nutrition dietitians and nutritionists
Fay has high standards for quality of care, read more about how we screen providers to guarantee you're meeting with the best nutrition and wellness experts in the country.
Jafar Ali Ajaj Jaafar, RD
Merav Shikler Diamant, RD
Fay has high standards for quality of care, read more about how we screen providers to guarantee you're meeting with the best nutrition and wellness experts in the country.
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Optimize your sports nutrition
As an athlete, you have specific nutrition requirements. It can be difficult to manage all the different factors:
- Knowing what to eat and when
- Recovering well to keep up with training demands
- Ensuring you’re eating the right mix of macronutrients
Chronic under-fueling can lead to diminished athletic performance and even injuries.
Optimize your sports nutrition
As an athlete, you have specific nutrition requirements. It can be difficult to manage all the different factors:
- Knowing what to eat and when
- Recovering well to keep up with training demands
- Ensuring you’re eating the right mix of macronutrients
Chronic under-fueling can lead to diminished athletic performance and even injuries.
Everyone's journey is different, so your dietitian works with you 1 on 1 to provide a hyper-personalized plan
What to look for in a sports nutritionist
Excellent qualifications
The title of “nutritionist” can be very loosely defined based on where you’re located. A registered dietitian nutritionist, however, is a protected title, which means only those who meet the stringent requirements can use it. RDNs are the most qualified nutrition providers out there.
Expertise in athletics
Sports nutrition is about a lot more than just what food you eat. It involves meal timing, proper recovery nutrition, balanced macronutrients, and a lot more. For women, the female athlete triad (disordered eating, menstrual irregularities, and bone density loss) is a particular concern. You’ll want to work with a dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition to ensure you’re getting the best care possible.
Thoughtful approach
Adding someone to your training team requires a lot of trust. Look for someone experienced who also has a good rapport, and aligns with your personality and athletic mindset. With Fay, you can read through all the providers’ reviews before booking a consultation to learn more about their approach. And if it’s not a good fit, you can meet with another provider, no problem.
Accepts insurance
Being an athlete with a support team can get expensive. Luckily, there are health insurance benefits you can take advantage of to get your care covered. Fay makes this easy – all providers accept health insurance and you can check which ones are compatible with your plan before booking. Plus, they bill directly on your behalf, so you don’t need to worry.
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Custom approach
Each athlete has their own personal needs and goals. Your Fay sports nutritionist will create a custom plan specific to your sport and individual factors. This will be based on a thorough intake that goes over your health history, athletic accomplishments and goals, and much more. This plan will be in lockstep with your overall training program for maximum impact.
Experience in sports nutrition
Crafting a nutrition plan for an athlete is different than a plan for someone who wants to lose weight. Working with an experienced sports nutritionist means you are getting someone with a solid background in athletics and a well-rounded understanding of athletic nutrition needs. You can filter for sports nutritionists in the Fay database to find a dietitian with this expertise.
Flexible meeting arrangements
Finding a good sports nutritionist is one thing, but finding time to meet with them is another. Having the flexibility to meet virtually is a crucial differentiator that can make sports nutrition counseling much more accessible. All Fay dietitians offer virtual services – but you can also meet in-person if that’s your preference.
Broader nutrition guidance
If you’re also dealing with food intolerances or allergies, injuries, or eating disorder recovery alongside your athletic pursuits, your Fay dietitian can support you in all of it. While your RDN might specialize in sports nutrition, they will have education in all facets of nutrition and can support you however you need.
Top nutrition concerns for athletes
Sports performance & injury prevention
As an athlete, food is one of many important components of your training, performance, and recovery. What should you eat? When? How much? Do you need to eat during a workout? How much protein do you need? All of these questions are likely swirling around in your mind amidst all your other training concerns, like your next workout, upcoming competition, and ongoing recovery. With a registered dietitian, you can be sure you’re hitting the mark on all of the above and fueling for performance.
Meal timing
When you eat is just as important as what you eat. A poorly timed meal can have a drastic effect on a competition or workout, leading to digestive distress or inadequate energy. Everyone digests food differently, so it’s crucial to find what works for you. Working with a registered dietitian, you can methodically test different approaches to find your personal optimal meal timing to ensure proper energy and prevent any digestive upset.
Body composition
Many sports require weight management, whether to make a certain weight class or maintain optimal dynamics. You also want to be sure you’re fueling for muscle growth. Whatever your goals are, your Fay dietitian can help you reach them with a personalized meal plan that is tailored to your specific needs. If you struggle with disordered eating, your RDN can also help manage that as you tackle this often-complicated facet of athletics.
Macro- & micronutrient intake
Every athlete wants to know: how much protein should I eat? Protein is a crucial element of sports nutrition, but so are the other macronutrients, fat and carbohydrates, as well as micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Your dietitian will provide custom macros and nutrient guidelines based on your personal health history and athletic goals, all designed to prime you for top performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a nutritionist or dietitian help with sports nutrition?
A registered dietitian nutritionist is an excellent partner for athletes. They create custom meal plans for optimal nutrition tailored to your specific sport, health history, and goals. Working with a nutritionist is one of the best ways to support your athletic performance and fulfill your aspirations.
Is sports nutrition covered by insurance?
With Fay, it is! All Fay dietitians accept health insurance, making sports nutrition much more accessible than your traditional provider. Fay bills directly on your behalf so you don’t have to worry. Many users pay as little as $0 per session.
Does Fay have online or virtual dietitians and nutritionists who can help with sports and fitness?
All Fay providers work both in-person and virtually. This makes nutrition counseling much more convenient and opens you up to providers across the country instead of limiting you to those in your area.
How much protein do I need as an athlete?
How much protein you need depends on your body composition and athletic goals. Your dietitian will give you a custom daily protein goal based on your personal intake.
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Ready to fuel for top performance? Start working with a Fay sports nutritionist today.
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