What 31 Years in the NFL Taught Me About Nutrition | A Dietitian's Perspective

What does it actually take to become a sports dietitian for professional athletes and what does the future of nutrition even look like right now? In this episode, we sit down with Leslie, a registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience in sports nutrition. Leslie has worked with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Kansas City Chiefs (including during their Super Bowl run). She shares what life inside a professional sports organization really looks like, the career advice she gave our host Andrew over 15 years ago that still holds up, and her most powerful clinical insights from three decades of working with athletes and clients. In this episode: 0:00 - Welcome and Introduction 1:03 - Who is Leslie Bonci? 6:00 - Working with the Pittsburgh Steelers & Kansas City Chiefs 30:08 - Advice for the Young Sports Dietitian 33:37 - Working with Eating Disorders as a Dietitian 42:40 - Nutrition Information on Social Media 50:03 - Dietitians on Social Media 53:46 - Nutrition Education Requirements for Doctors   📌 Get Matched with a Dietitian Today! (Virtual Options Available) https://casespecificnutrition.com/match 📲 Follow Us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/casespecificnutrition