Performance Nutrition

The Nutrition Performance Team at UAB works in close collaboration with Athletic Performance Coaches, Coaches, Athletic Trainers, Team Physicians, and Mental Health Counselors to assist in providing the highest quality of care for all of our Blazer Athletes. This team approach to Athletic Performance helps us strive to achieve the vision of Blazer Athletics.

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Below are some of the services that we offer to the Student Athletes:

General wellness nutrition
Plant-based nutrition
Weight loss/weight gain
Body Composition Analysis using state of the art methods of assessment including BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) and DXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry)
Nutrition for recovery
Team talks
Grocery store tours
How to fuel on the road (we often travel with teams to assist with making healthier more timely choices when competing away from Birmingham)
Pre and post workout nutrition
Hydration scheduling and planning
Fueling station

Performance Nutrition Staff

Sports Dietitian
Athena Braio
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Social Media:
Twitter: blazerfuel
Instagram: blazerfuel
Blog: UAB Sports Nutrition

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Performance Nutrition Staff