Today, the use of nutrition to increase muscular strength and endurance is heavily researched at major universities around the world. Every year advances are made in the type of nutrition intervention that will enhance an athletes’ strength and conditioned state to give them that competitive edge. With new information available every day, it is important that personnel is available to student-athletes to appropriately and accurately educate them on their specific needs. Notre Dame has incorporated a full-time dietitian as a part of their Strength and Conditioning staff. The dietitian works with student-athletes educating them on accurate and up-to-date nutrition information helping them achieve optimal health; thus, enhancing performance.

Appointment with the Dietitian

To make an appointment with the dietitian, please go to the Guglielmino Athletic Complex Weight Room or e-mail at arichey@nd.edu.

Available Services:

Individual or Team Nutrition Education and Counseling

• Weight Gain/Loss Tips
• Meal Plans
• Portion Sizes
• Hydration
• Meal Timing and Competition
• Diabetic Diet Instruction
• Diet Tips for Injury and Recovery
• Dining Hall Foods and Off-Campus Cooking
• Eating Disorders and Female Nutrition Concerns

Computerized Diet Analysis

• The analysis program breaks down your diet into specific nutrients indicating those nutrients sufficient or deficient in your diet.

Body Composition Analysis via Bod Pod Technology

• Bod Pod technology allows us to calculate an athlete’s lean muscle mass and fat mass. This tool allows athletes and their coaches to evaluate body changes as a result of their strength and conditioning.

Monthly Newsletters

Contact Information

For other inquiries regarding nutrition, please contact the dietitian at:

Abby Richey, RD
University of Notre Dame
102 Gugulilmino Athletic Complex
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Office: (574)631-3005
Fax: (574)631-5800
arichey@nd.edu