Episode 126: Origin Story- TGN® Team Melissa Wallinga DCN, MS, RDN, CSPCC
A LONG overdue episode, on the podcast today I’m introducing you all to dietitian Melissa Wallinga. One of The Gymnast Nutritionist® team pediatric/adolescent sports dietitians who supports our gymnasts + parents inside The Balanced Gymnast® Program.
She is a former NCAA athlete, current peds/adolescent sports dietitian (and super smart clinical dietitian with her doctorate— that’s Dr. Melissa to you), and mom of two darling girlies (one of which is a L6/7 gymnast).
We’re discussing how important her pediatric and adolescent clinical background is when helping our clients navigating not only sports nutrition, but everything that goes along with healthy growth and development. Young gymnasts aren’t just small adults! A young, growing gymnast has specific needs from her sports dietitian and that’s where Melissa comes in.
In this episode you’ll hear us touch on case studies involving:
- Picky eating
- Iron deficiency
- ADHD challenges
Links & Resources
- The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts
- Episode 36: Gymnast Nutrition and ADHD
- Episode 93: Navigating Gymnast Nutrition and Picky Eating
- Gymnasts + Growth Charts Instagram Post
- Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com
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