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MEDIA - Nanci is available for written/live interviews, TV appearances, and marketing projects - please call / email for more info
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2010 OLYMPICS CONSULTANT / ATHLETE'S VILLAGE SUPERVISING DIETITIAN
Nanci Guest will be the supervising dietiitian in the Vancouver Athlete's Village cafeteria at the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics. Over the past 4 years, Nanci has had the official position as Head Sports Nutrition Consultant for preparation and service to Canadian and foreign athletes prior to and during the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics to be held in Vancouver / Whistler. She also co-authored the latest IOC Athlete's Nutrition Guide, as part of the IOC Nutrition Working Group, which will be distributed to all of the coaching staff and athlete's attending the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING / DIETARY ANALYSIS / RELATED SERVICES
Nutrition Services from a qualified professional – Nanci is a Registered Dietitian and is a member of Dieittians of Canada and the College of Dietitians of British Columbia. Nutritional consulting, dietary analyses, seminars and grocery store tours offered to individuals, families, team mates, school / sport team groups and more. Nanci aids clients of all ages in optimizing their nutritional profile to prevent disease, lose body fat, gain muscle, improve work productivity and much more. She has a special interest in nutrition for athletic performance and has worked with a wide spectrum of athletes from children to national level and professional athletes.
PERSONAL TRAINING / STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHING
In addition to nutrition-related services, personal training services are also provided to the general public, as well as more advanced strength and conditioning programs for recreational and competitive athletes. These services are provided at fitness faciltites in the GTA, or in the privacy of your home, office or residence gym. OUTDOOR (Park/Beach) training now available SPRING/SUMMER 2010 in Leaside/Danforth/Beaches. All equipment is provided for in-home training. Toronto locations are state of the art facilities that include "Pure Fitness" in Leaside.
ARTICLES, SEMINARS, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MORE...
Nanci provides seminar presentations, research services and consulting for the development of sports nutrition foods and products. Nanci was the creator of OptimumTM ReboundTM Post-Exercise cereal by Nature’s Path (winner of 2006 healthy innovation “Canadian Grand Prix New Products” reward). Nanci has written over 100 articles on health, fitness and nutrition - see publications below.
In addition, she frequently presents seminars and educational workshops locally and across Canada at:
Nanci has a special interest in nutrition and athletic performance. She has also presented to various amateur and NHL hockey players at summer and rookie camps through her former affiliation with Twist Conditioning Inc. www.sport-specific.com (owned by Peter Twist - former Vancouver Canucks Strength & Conditioning Coach). Nanci also serves as the on call nutritionist for various fitness clubs, running clubs and private institutions in Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC.
UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR
o School of Human Kinetics – University of British Columbia
HKIN 489 (Sports Nutrition)
o Kinesiology and Physical Education Department – University College of the Fraser Valley
KPE 260 (Introductory Nutrition)
KPE 460 (Disease & Nutrition; Sports Nutrition)
PUBLICATIONS
2009: For the 2010 OLYMPICS Nanci will be authoring "Nutrition Guidelines for Winter Olympic Sports" to be distributed to athletes, coaches and support staff attending 2010 and available for the years to follow.
2005: Master of Science Thesis: Dietary Restraint and Stress Fractures in Women Runners. International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. Volume 15 (2), page 147-159.
1997-Present:
Monthly Column: Fitness Trainer Canada, Fitness Business Canada, Vancouver View
Frequent Articles: Shape, Active Woman, local publications, newsletters and various health and sport websites
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University of British Columbia (UBC)
o Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) -- 1995
o Bachelor of Science (Dietetics) -- 1999
o Master of Science (Human Nutrition) -- 2004
o 2 years (2000-2002) of undergraduate and graduate courses in Human Kinetics (exercise physiology/ athletic performance/ training injuries/ bioenergetics).
o Completion of dietetic internship and dietetic competencies in Vancouver and Toronto and is a Registered Dietitian with membership to the College of Dietitians of BC.
o Attended over 100 local and international workshops and conferences, in the areas of nutrition, health, fitness and advanced athletic conditioning.
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Personal Training / Athletic Conditioning Certifications:
o American Council on Exercise (ACE)
o British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA)
o Canadian Fitness Professionals Association (CANFITPRO)
o CSCS: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist designation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (USA) in order to work with more advanced athletes.
