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.

PINES Advancing the Field of Sports Nutrition

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.

Together we can build a healthier world

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.

2010

Established

40+

Different countries

27

Member Scholarship Awards

Professional Opportunity

PINES Conference Travel Grant program

 

Need financial help to attend a Conference?

PINES is pleased to announce our new PINES Conference Travel Grant program. Our goal is to enable financially limited PINES members to be able to present their work at international sports nutrition conferences. The $1500 (maximum) grant will help cover documented travel and conference registration expenses.

CRITERIA:

  • The applicant must be a Professional Member of PINES, preferably from a developing country, and fluent in written and spoken English.
  • The presentation needs to have global involvement with a practical implication.
  • The nominee must download the designated nomination form (click here). Proof of acceptance or an invitation to speak must be included in the application.
  • The awardee agrees to write a summary of their presentation for the PINES e-news.
  • Filled nomination forms should be emailed to info@pinesnutrition.org 

Last date for submitting your nomination form: 15th April 2025

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,

Performance Nutrition Webinars

This Zoom webinar series is organized by Dr. Floris Wardenaar, Assistant Professor in Nutrition, from the College of Health Solutions at ASU (inter)national experts!

Expand your professional horizons

and join us to access international insights and opportunities exclusive to members.

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?
If you are studying a relevant nutrition/sports nutrition course (e.g. PhD, master’s, IOC Diploma, relevant bachelor’s degree) and have evidence of your current enrolment, then you are welcome to join at the discounted student membership rate. Student membership is available for the duration of your approved studies. You will be asked to provide evidence of your ongoing enrolment when your membership is due for renewal.

All the evidence documents should be combined in one PDF and the file size should to exceed 15MB

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.

You can check when your membership renewal is due by going to the subscription section on your members dashboard.
Who can apply for the membership?

You can visit the membership benefits section on the website to check for the eligibility criteria. 

Yes, an online certificate of membership can be provided for current financial members. Kindly email us at info@pinesnutrition.org for your certificate request. 
Kindly email us at info@pinesnutrition.org about your cancellation. 
Once your student membership expires, you will be notified on your members dashboard to either continue with student membership or change to professional membership. In either case, you will have to submit an evidence of completed appropriate qualifications or professional accreditation.

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.

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