About SHPN

The Sports & Human Performance Nutrition DPG (SHPN) is a group of nutrition practitioners working with athletes and people at all levels of human performance to optimize holistic health for a lifetime.  SHPN leverages the integration of nutrition, exercise science, and technology to set industry standards, provide continuing education, and prepare the next generation of cutting-edge professionals.

SHPN delivers content tailored for human performance in sports as well as military, tactical and performing arts, and those who are first responders.

Our Mission

Educate, empower and advocate for the delivery of  state-of-the-art care for athletes, athletic teams, human performance organizations, and people throughout their entire athletic lifecycle  through the integration of nutrition, exercise science, research and technology.

Our Vision

A world where all people perform to their potential, powered by nutrition.

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Evolving our Practice: SHPN Project Highlights

Revised 2021 Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (Competent, Proficient, and Expert) in Sports and Human Performance Nutrition

What are the Standards of Practice (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP)?

  • SOP and SOPP are consensus standards for RDNs to use for professional development and to assure competence.
  • The standards provide a guide for self-evaluation; determine education and skills needed for advancing practice levels; and may be used by employer or regulatory agencies to determine competence for credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners.

The Revised 2021 Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for RDNs (Competent, Proficient, and Expert) in Sports and Human Performance is now available in the September edition of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Learn More About the SOP / SOPP


Gatorade Sports Fueling ProgramGatorade Sports Fueling Project

Project Overview: 
The Gatorade Sports Fueling Project (G-SFP) recruited Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDNs) who were interested in expanding their field experience, continuing education in sports nutrition and learning from experienced Mentors.

Program Vision:  The program optimized the performance, growth, and development of high school athletes through the expertise of Sports and Human Performance  Nutrition (SHPN) dietitians.

Learn More About G-SFP Program Participants