Insights from Tavis Piattoly
Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN, a prominent sports dietitian and nutrition consultant, explores why nutrition is often seen as the crucial component in enhancing athletic performance and highlights the significant challenges high school and collegiate athletes face regarding their nutritional habits. He provides valuable insights into the best products, supplements, and strategies tailored for young athletes.
Professional Background
Currently, Tavis Piattoly is the Sports Dietitian and Education Program Manager at the Taylor Hooton Foundation. In this role, he educates athletes, coaches, parents, and healthcare professionals about the risks associated with Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances, as well as the safety of dietary supplements and the principles of sports nutrition.
He has an extensive background in sports nutrition, having served as the Sports Dietitian for the New Orleans Saints from 2006 to 2013 and for the New Orleans Pelicans from 2008 to 2013. His experience also includes working with Tulane Athletics as their Sports Dietitian from 2002 to 2014 and contributing to the NFL Players Association Brain and Body program through the Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine from 2013 to 2016. He has designed nutrition programs for a wide array of current Olympic, NFL, MLB, and NBA athletes, along with various college and high school athletic programs.
Advisory Roles
Tavis Piattoly is actively involved in the scientific community, serving on the Science Advisory Board for Examine.com and Nordic Naturals. Additionally, he held the position of Sports Dietitian for the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s Sports Medicine Advisory Board from 2008 to 2015.
