American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association

Tactical Nutrition Summit speaker spotlight featuring Dr. Dominic D'Agostino. Dr. D’Agostino is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine and a Visiting Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC). He has a personal interest in environmental medicine and methods to enhance safety and resilience of military personnel and astronauts in extreme environments. His research is supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Defense (DoD), private organizations and nonprofit foundations. Learning objectives: -Overview of the molecular and biochemical phenomenon that initiates and drives the Warburg phenotype of metabolic transformation. -Understand how ketone metabolic therapy (KMT) changes metabolic physiology, metabolic biomarkers and systemic health. -Targeting the hallmarks of cancer with KMT as an adjuvant for cancer management and cancer prevention. -Review of published studies implementing KMT for cancer in pre-clinical animal model systems and an overview of current human clinical trials. -Description of KMT implementation for cancer, including the most important cardiometabolic biomarkers to measure and track over time. Registration for the Tactical Nutrition Summit is closes on July 20th. Use the link below to register now! https://buff.ly/3Uj5s3r

Join us July 12th at 12pm EST for our webinar, "Navigating Change in Collegiate Athletics." Help prepare yourself for this ever-changing world of college athletics by joining our amazing panel and their combined 94 years of collegiate experience as they share their personal journeys and wisdom navigating changes in coaching, administration, budgets, staffing models, support staff, deregulation and a pandemic. Speakers include: -Randy Bird MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS -Liz Stuart MS, RD, CSSD, LD -Jana Heitmeyer RD, CSSD, LD, SCCC, CSCS, ISAK-1 -Caroline Mandel MS, RD, CSSD Moderated by Katie Knappenberger MS, RD, CSSD, ATC. Members can register in the MemberClicks platform or in the email sent out this morning. #NavigatingChange #CollegiateRDs #SportsRDs

We're excited to announce that effective July 1, 2024 we are now the American Sports & Performance Dietitians Association! Here's to our next chapter #FuelingVictory as we continue to uphold our mission, vision, and values as ASPDA!

Reflecting on the incredible experience of #CPSDA2024 this past May! We're already preparing for our 2025 conference, happening May 13-16 in Scottsdale, AZ, and can't wait to see you there! For more details, click the link below. https://buff.ly/2OQgHl2 #SportsRD #FuelingVictory #SportsNutrition

Tactical Nutrition Summit speaker spotlight featuring Dr. Lee Margolis. Dr. Margolis is currently a Nutrition Physiologist in the Military Nutrition Division at the USARIEM. His research program aims at determining nutrition and pharmacological interventions to optimize carbohydrate metabolism to enhance physical performance of modern Warfighters during and in recovery from sustained dietary inadequacy, heavy physical activity, and environmental exposure. Dr. Margolis investigates nutritional needs of Warfighters through assessment of whole-body metabolism and skeletal muscle molecular metabolic responses to exercise, nutritional manipulation, and exposure to environmental extremes. Learning objectives: -Define the physiological consequences of military operations. -Describe the differences between male and female service members in response to military operations. -Determine knowledge gaps for better characterizing sex based difference to military operations. Registration for the Tactical Nutrition Summit is closes on July 20th. Use the link below to register now! https://buff.ly/3Uj5s3r

The purpose of a special interest group is to focus on education, collaboration, and community within a niche employment sector while also elevating the next generation. This year, we have four different SIGs for members to join including Combat & Weight Class Sports, College Football, Entrepreneurial, and Tactical. Registration is open throughout the year, however, all memberships regardless of when you register, will expire on May 31st. Register through the link below! https://buff.ly/4euGWEn #SpecialInterestGroups #CommunityConnection #Opportunity

Tactical Nutrition Summit speaker spotlight featuring Dr. Tracey Smith. Tracey Smith, PhD, RD is the Deputy Chief of the Military Nutrition Division at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM, Natick, MA). Dr. Smith earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Connecticut (2000), a Master’s Degree in Nutrition at Framingham State University (2002) and her Doctoral degree in the School of Health Related Professions at Rutgers, The State University of New University (2011). She is a Registered Dietitian and is a certified Exercise Physiologist (American College of Sports Medicine). Dr. Smith began as a project manager in USARIEM’s Military Nutrition Division (2002) and has been a principal investigator since 2010. In addition to her duties as Deputy Chief of the Military Nutrition Division, Dr. Smith has an active research lab addressing nutrition interventions to support immune recovery and serves as Chair of the USARIEM Credentials Committee. Dr. Smith is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Society of Nutrition, has authored or coauthored over 40 peer-reviewed manuscripts and technical reports, and is a reviewer for various peer-reviewed journals. After attending this seminar, attendees will be able to: -Identify the nutrition-related factors that influence immune function and infectious disease risk in military personnel. -Evaluate the relationship between insufficient energy and nutrient intake during military training and/or operations and its effect on infection susceptibility. -Assess the implications of obesity and chronic inflammation on immune impairments and infectious disease risk.. -Formulate strategies for optimizing nutrient intake to mitigate disease burden and enhance readiness amount in military personnel. Registration for the Tactical Nutrition Summit is closes on July 20th. Click the link below to secure your spot now! https://buff.ly/3Uj5s3r

The CPSDA Student Committee is looking for 2 students to join and serve with our current student co-chairs. The committee will meet monthly to discuss topics impacting student members. They will also be involved in hosting a quarterly student forum, as well as developing the student newsletter 2 times a year. The term is August 2024 - May 2025 and we are looking for student members to bring diversity and value to our committee. Applications will be accepted until June 21st and interviews will be held the last week of June. Click the link below to apply today! https://buff.ly/3wVOwr0

Remember to register for the 2024 Tactical Nutrition Summit happening August 5-6 in Norfolk, VA. Registration ends July 20. This event is designed to gather experts from around the world to provide evidence-based research, operationally relevant interventions and unique considerations for the Warfighter, fire and rescue, and law enforcement personnel. It aims to provide the most up-to-date information to best serve those that dedicate their lives in service for us. Click the link below to register now! https://buff.ly/3Uj5s3r

Registration for CPSDA Special Interest Groups is open! CPSDA Members can register now for one or more of the Special Interest Groups listed below: -College Football -Combat & Weight Class Sports -Tactical -Entrepreneurial (NEW in 2024) For information on membership benefits and who is eligible to register for each group, visit the link below https://buff.ly/3IPHua1