Dr. Dan Benardot
Website devoted to Sports Nutrition
The field of sports nutrition is rapidly changing as we learn more about the human system and as the science provides new insights into how and why different foods and beverages impact performance. There is increasing attention being placed on the importance of the timing of intake and the volume of intake per unit of time. These findings suggest that the old paradigm of assessing energy and nutrient intakes in 24-hour units is inadequate for helping athletes understand what it takes to get stronger, run faster, and perform longer.
If you wish to try a logical strategy for looking and feeling better, and for getting leaner and stronger, please visit nutritiming.com.
If you wish to try a logical strategy for looking and feeling better, and for getting leaner and stronger, please visit nutritiming.com.
Latest Publication
Benardot D and Thompson WR. Chapter 6: Nutrition and Human Performance. IN: Bushman BA (Ed) “ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer”, 4th Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins: New York. © 2014, pp. 158-191. (Book Chapter)
Biographical Sketch - Dan Benardot, PhD, DHC, RD, LD, FACSM
Dr. Dan Benardot is Full Professor of Nutrition and Director of the Laboratory for Elite Athlete Performance at Georgia State University (GSU). At GSU he is also Adjunct Professor of Biology, Professor of Kinesiology and Health, and Affiliated Faculty in the Partnership for Urban Health Research of the Institute for Public Health. He received his PhD in human nutrition and health planning from Cornell University; is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine; and is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian. Dr. Benardot served as past Director of Research for the Center for Sports Medicine, and was Associate Dean for Research for the College of Health and Human Sciences at GSU. He was GSU’s founding Chair of the Intellectual Property Committee. He now chairs GSUs Radiation Safety Committee. With numerous scientific refereed publications, several books and book chapters, his research focus on energy balance and related issues in competitive athletes has been funded by the United States Olympic Committee, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, the Georgia Research Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the California Horse Racing Commission. He was editor-in-chief of “Sports Nutrition: A Guide for the Professional Working with Active People, 2nd edition” (American Dietetic Association © 1993, 335 pages), authored “Nutrition for Serious Athletes” (Human Kinetics © 2000, 336 pages) and “Advanced Sports Nutrition” (Human Kinetics © 2006, 340 pgs), and co-authored “The ACSM Fitness Book–3rd Edition” (Human Kinetics Publisher © 2003, 175 pgs) and “The Coaches’ Guide to Sports Nutrition” (Coaches Choice © 2007, 241 pgs). His most recent book, “Advanced Sports Nutrition-2nd Edition” (© 2012, Human Kinetics, 424 Pages), has just been released by the publisher in hard copy and eBook formats. Dr. Benardot also co-authored the American and Canadian Dietetic Association position paper on “Physical Fitness and Athletic Performance for Adults” (1993), and was a scientific reviewer for the 2009 position paper. He is on the editorial boards for ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal and the Journal of the International Society of Sport Nutrition, and is a manuscript reviewer for The Journal of the American Dietetic Association, The International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism, Health Education Research Journal, Obesity Research, and Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. He was one of the founding members of the Athlete Wellness Committee for USA Gymnastics, was the first American appointed to the Medical Commission of the international governing body for gymnastics (Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique). In 1993 he received the ADA Sports and Cardiovascular Nutrition (SCAN) achievement award, in 1995 he was initiated into the Alumni Honor Roll for the State University System of New York, in 1996 USA Gymnastics presented him with the Outstanding Educator Award; in 2002 he received a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, from Marywood University for his work in the area of sports nutrition; and in 2007 received an International Excellence Award from Georgia State University. Dr. Benardot was in charge of the nutritional health and hydration strategy of the gold-medal winning United States Gymnastics Team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, and the medal-winning USA marathoners at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. He currently is a member of the Sports Medicine and Sports Science Committee for USA Figure Skating. As part of an intellectual property endeavor Dr. Benardot serves as Head Scientific Advisor to NutriTiming®, LLC.
Dr. Dan Benardot is Full Professor of Nutrition and Director of the Laboratory for Elite Athlete Performance at Georgia State University (GSU). At GSU he is also Adjunct Professor of Biology, Professor of Kinesiology and Health, and Affiliated Faculty in the Partnership for Urban Health Research of the Institute for Public Health. He received his PhD in human nutrition and health planning from Cornell University; is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine; and is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian. Dr. Benardot served as past Director of Research for the Center for Sports Medicine, and was Associate Dean for Research for the College of Health and Human Sciences at GSU. He was GSU’s founding Chair of the Intellectual Property Committee. He now chairs GSUs Radiation Safety Committee. With numerous scientific refereed publications, several books and book chapters, his research focus on energy balance and related issues in competitive athletes has been funded by the United States Olympic Committee, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, the Georgia Research Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the California Horse Racing Commission. He was editor-in-chief of “Sports Nutrition: A Guide for the Professional Working with Active People, 2nd edition” (American Dietetic Association © 1993, 335 pages), authored “Nutrition for Serious Athletes” (Human Kinetics © 2000, 336 pages) and “Advanced Sports Nutrition” (Human Kinetics © 2006, 340 pgs), and co-authored “The ACSM Fitness Book–3rd Edition” (Human Kinetics Publisher © 2003, 175 pgs) and “The Coaches’ Guide to Sports Nutrition” (Coaches Choice © 2007, 241 pgs). His most recent book, “Advanced Sports Nutrition-2nd Edition” (© 2012, Human Kinetics, 424 Pages), has just been released by the publisher in hard copy and eBook formats. Dr. Benardot also co-authored the American and Canadian Dietetic Association position paper on “Physical Fitness and Athletic Performance for Adults” (1993), and was a scientific reviewer for the 2009 position paper. He is on the editorial boards for ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal and the Journal of the International Society of Sport Nutrition, and is a manuscript reviewer for The Journal of the American Dietetic Association, The International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism, Health Education Research Journal, Obesity Research, and Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. He was one of the founding members of the Athlete Wellness Committee for USA Gymnastics, was the first American appointed to the Medical Commission of the international governing body for gymnastics (Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique). In 1993 he received the ADA Sports and Cardiovascular Nutrition (SCAN) achievement award, in 1995 he was initiated into the Alumni Honor Roll for the State University System of New York, in 1996 USA Gymnastics presented him with the Outstanding Educator Award; in 2002 he received a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, from Marywood University for his work in the area of sports nutrition; and in 2007 received an International Excellence Award from Georgia State University. Dr. Benardot was in charge of the nutritional health and hydration strategy of the gold-medal winning United States Gymnastics Team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, and the medal-winning USA marathoners at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. He currently is a member of the Sports Medicine and Sports Science Committee for USA Figure Skating. As part of an intellectual property endeavor Dr. Benardot serves as Head Scientific Advisor to NutriTiming®, LLC.