WELCOME TO PINES
Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sports (PINES) is a global community for nutrition professionals who are passionate about advancing the field of sports nutrition.
Platform for communicating
Providing an easy way for professionals worldwide to connect.
Educational opportunities
Helping to identify and promote training and outreach through educational opportunities for students and professionals to enhance the delivery of nutrition for health and performance to active and athletic individuals.
Community of practice
Encouraging interactions among nutrition and exercise professionals, researchers, students and organizations to coordinate and advance evidence‐based sports nutrition research and practice.
Thought leadership
Building evidence – based position statements, displaying thought leadership, and ensuring the organization is recognized internationally.
Vision
PINES is a leading global organization of qualified nutrition and exercise professionals who strive for excellence in sports nutrition in order to achieve optimal support for performance, health and injury prevention for active and athletic individuals worldwide.
Mission
To grow and nurture a global community of professionals in nutrition for exercise and sport by connecting and encouraging members to develop and share evidence-based knowledge, practices and experiences, and to provide education, guidance and thought leadership in sport and exercise nutrition.
Celebrate achievements, share experiences, and stay inspired as we collectively advance the field of nutrition for exercise and sport. Join us and be part of a vibrant community making a positive impact on athletes and individuals worldwide.
Established
Different countries
Member Scholarship Awards
PINES 10 Questions/10 Experts session at ACSM's Annual Meeting
Date: Tuesday May 27th at 6:45-8:15 PM
Venue: Room C211, Atlanta Convention Center
This lively session will feature 10 PINES members who will give answers to the following True/False sentences below:
- Eric Rawson – You can get enough creatine from a diet targeting creatine-containing foods without needing to use supplements.
- Eimear Dolan – Stevia is an effective sugar replacement for reducing energy intake.
- Mike Ormsbee – A beef jerky stick or chocolate milk provides enough leucine, making BCAA supplementation unnecessary.
- Catalina Fernández – Honey, applesauce, or other foods can effectively replace carbohydrate gels for fueling exercise.
- Stavros Kavouras – A homemade sports drink made from juice and a bit of salt is just as effective as a commercially available sports drink.
- Bryan Saunders – Vegetarians need to supplement with carnosine and carnitine.
- Floris Wardenaar – Teff grain is a rich source of iron.
- Kinta Schott – Coconut water is a sufficient replacement for electrolyte drinks.
- Yasuki Sekiguchi – B-vitamins and food colorants (e.g., beetroot) influence the accuracy of urine color scoring to determine a low vs. high urine concentration.
- Louise Burke – You can’t get enough calcium from dairy if you want to target pre-exercise Ca supplementation.
2023 IOC Consensus Statement on REDs: What’s new?
In 2014, the International Olympic Committee published “Beyond the Female Athlete Triad: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport “. In 2018, the IOC published an update, and then again, in 2023.
Researcher Q&A: Hydration in Sports – which drinks are best? An interview with Professor David Rowlands, PhD
Recently Professor David Rowlands, Dr Claire Badenhorst and Brigitte Hani Kopetschny (PhD Candidate) of Massey University,
What difference does a PINES-Sportsoracle scholarship for the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition make?
PINES has supported 20 aspiring professionals through scholarships for the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition. Erick Mosquera shares his experiences!
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Some of our Members
Examples of some ways PINES members are working hard to advance the field of sports nutrition around the globe
Geetanjali Bhide
India
Dr. Geetanjali Bhide is a prominent sports nutritionist in India, known for her personalized nutrition plans for athletes and award-winning research. As the founder of the Army Sports Institute’s nutrition program and an educator of future sports nutritionists, she continues to contribute significantly to the field while remaining an active author and community member.
Karen Keane
Ireland
Dr. Karen Keane is a public health nutrition and sports science lecturer at Atlantic Technological University, Ireland, and a performance nutritionist specializing in the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Her research focuses on polyphenol pharmacokinetics and their impact on cardiovascular, cognitive, and exercise functions.
Tilly Spurr
England
Tilly Spurr is a senior lecturer and practitioner in applied sports nutrition, working with elite basketball and cricket teams, and running a consultancy company. She values contributing to young athletes’ success and advises newcomers to find a role in nutrition that they enjoy.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the PINES!
Who can register as a student member?
Can I attach multiple files for the evidence of qualification?
All the evidence documents should be combined in one PDF and the file size should to exceed 15MB
I recently registered, how do I know if I submitted my application properly?
Once you have signed up the application will be reviewed by an administrator. Look out for a confirmation email once your account is approved. Approval may take some time, so please be patient.
How do I check when my membership renewal is due?
Who can apply for the membership?
You can visit the membership benefits section on the website to check for the eligibility criteria.
Can I get a membership certificate?
How do I cancel my membership?
How do I change my membership type from student to professional?
Example: Certificate of registration for your professional title (registered dietitian (RD), accredited practicing dietitian (APD) etc), certificate of degree or completed coursework, or other similar evidence.
