Nutrition

Nutrition is one of the major factors which influence the body's ability to perform athletically. To perform at their best, athletes need to be well fuelled.  This means eating a nutritious and well balanced diet on a daily basis, preparing for training sessions and recovering afterwards by eating a combination of the right foods and fluids.

VIS Dietitians

Kylie Andrew (Nutrition Coordinator and Sports Dietitian)

Daniela Manche (Sports Dietitian)

Nutrition services are available to all VIS scholarship holders.

The VIS Dietitians complete a screening and initial assessment with each athlete and together establish goals and strategies to achieve these.  Individual eating plans are developed and athletes educated on various elements of their diet that may be able to enhance their performance.

Please note:  The VIS Nutrition Department does not currently offer private consultations to non-VIS athletes.

VIS Nutrition Sponsors

• Gatorade
• Musashi
• Swisse

VIS Nutrition Trainee

The VIS Nutrition department offers a one year traineeship for nutrition and dietetic students who may be interested in a career in sports nutrition.  This unpaid position is for a minimum of 8 hours per week and is a fabulous opportunity for someone wishing to gain valuable experience working in a sports nutrition department with elite athletes.

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