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The SHPN 2026 Symposium will take place virtually March 16-20, 2026!

"Beyond the Game: Integrative Performance Strategies Across Nutrition, Science & Sport"

As sports nutrition evolves, we aim to explore cutting-edge strategies that fuel performance, health, and recovery across the lifespan and across various disciplines, from youth athletes to masters and from recreational to elite levels.

Registration opens late January 2026!

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Join SHPN for a Monthly Networking Event!

Meet and network virtually with your colleagues, students, and experts within the field. Each month SHPN will host a networking event for general networking, highlight an individual within the field, or to discuss prominent topics within sports nutrition.  These networking events are open to anyone so feel free to invite your colleagues, students, or anyone you know within the field!

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Sports Nutrition A Handbook for Professionals, 7th Ed.

Fuel smart. Optimize performance. Elevate the game.

From weekend warriors to elite competitors, the 7th edition of the renowned Sports Nutrition textbook is the definitive guide to fueling athletic performance at every level. Packed with the latest research and practical strategies, this essential resource covers everything from macronutrient metabolism and hydration to energy balance and sport-specific nutrition guidelines.

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Active Membership

Active members can enjoy all the benefits the Academy has to offer, including career, professional and continuing education resources. The Academy’s main, professional membership category encompasses:

  • RDNs,
  • NDTRs,
  • Individuals who have completed accredited dietetics education programs, and
  • Individuals with advanced degrees in an approved area of concentration.

SHPN Dues: $35

Student Membership

The Academy’s membership category for pre-professionals enrolled in (or stating their intent to enroll in) an approved dietetics education program. Student category members enjoy reduced dues while gaining access to the vast majority of benefits Active members enjoy, including career resources and scholarships.

SHPN Dues: $20

Retired Membership

Individuals who have retired from dietetics practice and are at least 62 years of age qualify for reduced dues so they may maintain their Academy membership to remain connected to their profession and colleagues. Retired category members enjoy all the privileges and benefits of the Active membership category while also qualifying for discounts on a variety of Academy products and services.

SHPN Dues: $17.50

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Professional Resources

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SHPN offers a variety of Professional Resources to its members including:

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Educational Resources

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View SHPN's Webinars

Volunteer Opportunities

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SHPN invites members to volunteer throughout the year to make an impact! Click here to learn more!

Meet SHPN's Executive Committee!

CSSD

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The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) has developed a certification in Sports Dietetics - Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Board Certification is granted in recognition of an applicant's documented practice experience and successful completion of an examination in the specialty area.

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Yasi Ansari, MS, RDN, CSSD - SHPN's 2025-26 Chair

Yasi is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics based in Los Angeles, CA. She owns Yasi Ansari Nutrition, LLC, a consulting practice specializing in nutrition for athletic performance and nutrition therapy for individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating. Yasi helps competitive athletes and performing artists improve their relationship with food while providing guidance that supports meeting the nutritional demands of their sport. In addition, she works with adolescents diagnosed with eating disorders as a Senior Dietitian through UCLA Health Santa Monica.

Yasi served as a National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics from 2019 to 2025. Her expertise has been featured in Dance Magazine, Women’s Health, Women’s Running, SHAPE, SELF, and more. She currently serves as Chair of the Academy’s Sports and Human Performance Nutrition (SHPN) dietetic practice group. Yasi also collaborates with the Athletes and the Arts initiative and co-hosts the Athletes and the Arts podcast, which raises awareness about the health needs of performing artists.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from UCLA and a master’s degree from California State University, Northridge. Her previous roles include Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition at UC Berkeley Athletics and Clinical Nutrition Coordinator and Sports Dietitian at UCLA Athletics. Her career reflects a deep commitment to improving the health and well-being of athletes and performers through nutrition.

Jessica Garay, Ph.D., RDN, CSSD, CSCS, FAND - SHPN's 2025-26 Chair-elect

Jessica is an experienced sports dietitian and nutrition researcher focused on women's health. Her current research focuses on the impact of REDs on exercise performance in female athletes and how best to assess REDs. Currently, Jessica is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at Syracuse University, and also serves as the consulting sports dietitian for LeMoyne College Athletics. She has also worked at the Food Bank of Central New York, Washington (DC) Cancer Institute, and in her private practice, Major League Wellness. 

Anthony Paradis, MS, MA, RD, CSSD, CSCS, USAPL - SHPN's 2025-26 Past Chair

Tony is a board certified sports dietitian and certified strength coach with a combined 17 years experience in human performance working with athletes and programs at the amateur, collegiate, and professional level. He is formerly the director of Olympic sports nutrition for the South Carolina Gamecocks and director of sports nutrition for Tennessee Tech University. He is currently a Human Performance Systems Specialist for the Army P3T program.