Nancy Clark
Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels both casual and competitive athletes in her Boston-area practice (more specifically, in Newton, MA; 617-795-1875). For fueling help, read her bestselling Sports Nutrition Guidebook and food guides for new runners, marathoners or soccer players. See www.nancyclarkrd.com for information about her books and teaching materials, and sportsnutritionworkshop.com.
Articles By This Author
Sports Snacks: Food Suggestions for Fueling Hungry Athletes
“What should I eat before I exercise?” That’s a key question—as well as what to eat during extended exercise—that athletes commonly ask me, a sport
Protein for Athletes Q&A
Protein is a hot topic among athletes of all sports. They want to know how much protein they need, when they should eat it, what’s
Chocolate: Is It a “Health Food”?
Chocolate is being touted as a health food now. Nutritionist Nancy Clark digs down into this to describe the good, bad, and ugly on chocolate as a healthy part of an athlete’s diet. Is chocolate good for you? Better yet, what types of chocolate are the best?