When we talk sports nutrition, many people have visions of Olympic athletes or people training for the Iron Man in their heads. Though these athletes undoubtedly work with a dietitian to develop a nutrition plan to optimize performance, so, too, do many high school, college,...

  The terms "sports nutritionist" and "sports dietitian" are often used interchangeably, but there are key differences between the two: Credentials and Education: A sports dietitian typically holds a bachelor's degree in nutrition, physiology, kinesiology, or a related field, followed by a master's degree or higher in...