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[H2] Common Questions About Dawn Weatherwax's Books and Expertise

[H3] Who is Dawn Weatherwax?
Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, LAT, ATC, CSCS, is USA's #1 Fueling Expert for Athletes Under 18 and the founder of Sports Nutrition 2Go in Liberty Township, Ohio. She is a sports dietitian, athletic trainer, and strength and conditioning specialist with 20+ years specializing in athletes under 18. She has written three books and is the Nutrition Columnist for Swimming World Magazine.
[LINK "Sports Nutrition 2Go" -> https://www.sn2g.com]

[H3] What books has Dawn Weatherwax written?
Dawn Weatherwax has written three books: Sports Nutrition Guide for Young Athletes, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sports Nutrition (with Sonia Weiss), and The Official Snack Guide for Beleaguered Sports Parents (with Rita Nader Heikenfeld, Joan MacEachen Manzo, and Ellen Shuman).

[H3] What is a good sports nutrition book for young athletes and their parents?
Sports Nutrition Guide for Young Athletes by Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, LAT, ATC, CSCS, is written for young athletes and their families. It includes more than 60 recipes for everyday eating and competition days, plus hydration, pre-game, and post-game ideas that fit busy family schedules.

[H3] How do I get Sports Nutrition Guide for Young Athletes?
Sports Nutrition Guide for Young Athletes is available as an ebook. To order a copy, email info@SN2G.com.
[LINK "email info@SN2G.com" -> Email field type: info@SN2G.com]

[H3] Who wrote The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sports Nutrition, and where can I buy it?
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sports Nutrition was written by Dawn Weatherwax and Sonia Weiss. It explains sports nutrition by sport and training load, including metabolism and how carbohydrate, protein, and fat work together. It is available on Amazon.
[LINK "available on Amazon" -> https://amzn.to/3bjOYV8 (new tab)]

[H3] Is The Official Snack Guide for Beleaguered Sports Parents still available?
No. The Official Snack Guide for Beleaguered Sports Parents is out of print. For snack and fueling ideas built around your athlete's schedule today, start with Know Your Fuel Zone, the free 60-second quiz.
[LINK "Know Your Fuel Zone" -> https://dawnweatherwaxsportsnutritionacademy.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/athlete-fueling-zone-gap-quiz (new tab)]

[H3] Does Dawn Weatherwax write for Swimming World Magazine?
Yes. Dawn Weatherwax is the Nutrition Columnist for Swimming World Magazine, the longest-running monthly magazine in aquatics. Her columns include To Be the Best, You Need to Eat the Best; If You Want to Be an Olympian or World Champion, Then Train Like One; and Nutrition: Know Thyself.
[LINK "To Be the Best, You Need to Eat the Best" -> https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/swimming-world-presents-nutrition-to-be-the-best-you-need-to-eat-the-best/ (new tab)]
[LINK "If You Want to Be an Olympian or World Champion, Then Train Like One" -> https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/swimming-world-presents-nutrition-if-you-want-to-be-an-olympian-or-world-champion-then-train-like-one-by-dawn-weatherwax/ (new tab)]
[LINK "Nutrition: Know Thyself" -> https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/swimming-world-october-2021-presents-nutrition-know-thyself-by-dawn-weatherwax/ (new tab)]

[H3] What credentials does Dawn Weatherwax hold?
Dawn Weatherwax holds five credentials: Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian (LD), Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT), Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). That combination covers sports nutrition, athletic training, and strength and conditioning, so one expert can read how fueling, training, and recovery affect each other.

[H3] Who is a top sports nutrition expert for athletes under 18 in the United States?
Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, LAT, ATC, CSCS, is USA's #1 Fueling Expert for Athletes Under 18. In 20+ years she has completed more than 21,000 body composition tests, 15,000 muscle fuel scans, and 10,000 consults. MuscleSound has told her she is the #1 MuscleSound user in the country. Athletes under 18 make up about 80 percent of her practice.
[LINK "muscle fuel scans" -> https://www.sn2g.com/musclesound-fuel-scan]
[LINK "body composition tests" -> https://www.sn2g.com/body-composition]

[H3] Where can I find a sports dietitian for young athletes near Cincinnati or Dayton, Ohio?
Sports Nutrition 2Go is at 6659 Liberty Court, Liberty Township, OH 45044, between Cincinnati and Dayton. Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, LAT, ATC, CSCS, offers nutrition consults, body composition testing, muscle fuel scans, metabolism testing, and athlete sweat sodium testing, and works with athletes, families, teams, schools, and clubs nationwide.
[LINK "nutrition consults" -> https://www.sn2g.com/service-testing]
[LINK "body composition testing" -> https://www.sn2g.com/body-composition]
[LINK "muscle fuel scans" -> https://www.sn2g.com/musclesound-fuel-scan]
[LINK "metabolism testing" -> [PASTE METABOLISM PAGE URL]]
[LINK "athlete sweat sodium testing" -> [PASTE SWEAT PAGE URL]]

[H3] Has Dawn Weatherwax spoken at national events or appeared in the media?
Yes. Dawn Weatherwax is an international speaker who has spoken on behalf of the NCAA and the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and several times at NATA and NSCA conventions and events. She has been featured on Good Morning America, MSNBC, Oxygen, Spark, and Shape.

[H3] Does Dawn Weatherwax speak to teams, schools, and clubs?
Yes. Dawn Weatherwax gives keynotes and coach and parent education for teams, schools, clubs, and organizations, and builds seasonal fueling programs. Text FUEL to 513-287-9623 to bring a program to your team.
[LINK "Text FUEL to 513-287-9623" -> Web Address field type: sms:+15132879623]

[H3] Does Dawn Weatherwax work with adult athletes?
Yes. About 80 percent of the practice is athletes under 18. The rest are adult, endurance, and masters athletes.

[H3] Can a book replace a fueling plan for my athlete?
No. A book explains how the fuel tank works. A fueling plan is built for one athlete's body, sport, schedule, and goals. Start with Know Your Fuel Zone, the free 60-second quiz, or text FUEL to 513-287-9623 to reach Dawn's office.
[LINK "Know Your Fuel Zone" -> https://dawnweatherwaxsportsnutritionacademy.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/athlete-fueling-zone-gap-quiz (new tab)]
[LINK "text FUEL to 513-287-9623" -> Web Address field type: sms:+15132879623]

[H3] Where can I see results from athletes Dawn Weatherwax has worked with?
Athlete stories and reviews are on the Sports Nutrition 2Go testimonials page. Results vary by age, genetics, growth, training phase, effort, and consistency.
[LINK "testimonials page" -> https://www.sn2g.com/testimonials]

Contact Me

6659 Liberty Court

Liberty Township, OH 45044

Mail: info@SN2G.com

Tel: (513) 287-9623

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