DANIELLE LAFATA, MA, RD, CSSD, CPT
Director, Performance Nutrition/Education Specialist
Athletes' Performance
Privately Held; Sports industry
April 2008 – Present (3 years 6 months)
Counsel individual athletes and sports teams on ways to enhance
performance through proper nutrition & hydration. Help to develop nutrition
education material for our athletes and industry professionals and work with
the education team to grow the mentorship programs.
Nutrition Coach/Personal trainer
Triad Health & Fitness
Health, Wellness and Fitness industry
June 2003 – December 2008 (5 years 7 months)
Developed and ran training programs for athletic teams, athletes, pre-and
post- rehab, and general weight loss clients. Provided individual nutrition
counseling for athletes and non-athletes on proper nutrition and hydration
strategies. Maintained client and membership billing, filing and database
systems.
EDUCATION
Wayne State University Master's, Nutrition and Food Science 2003 – 2006
WSU Graduate Professional Scholarship, Michigan Dietetic Association
Institute Scholarship
Vice President Student Dietetic Council Wayne State University Bachelor's,
Dietetetics 2003 – 2006
WSU Graduate Professional Scholarship, Michigan Dietetic Association
Institute Scholarship
Student Dietetic Association Central Michigan University Bachelor's, Business
Management 1998 – 2001
ASSOCIATIONS
American Dietetic Association, Arizona Dietetic Association, National
Academy of Sports Medicine, Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness
Nutritionists Dietetic Practice Group, Collegiate & Professional Sports
Dietitians Association
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Athletes Performance & Core Performance
Dietetics professionals
Fitness & Wellness Professionals
Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition
Wayne State University Alum
AWARDS
- Young Dietitian of the Year 2010
ARTICLES
Play Better
What to Eat and Drink During a Half Marathon
Use this race day fueling strategy from nutritionist Danielle LaFata to keep
your energy up and conquer the 13.1. miles.
Nutrition
What to do with Your Leftover Halloween Candy
How to approach the sweet aftermath of October 31.
Nutrition
What to do with Your Leftover Halloween Candy
How to approach the sweet aftermath of October 31.
Nutrition
Don't be Tricked by Treats
Before you indulge, check out this comparison of the most popular
Halloween candy.
Nutrition
Don't be Tricked by Treats
Before you indulge, check out this comparison of the most popular
Halloween candy.