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.