| Title: | Team Nutritionist / Dietitian |
| Phone: | 989.964.2791 |
| Email: | rldarr@svsu.edu |
Dr. Darr is an Assistant Professor in Kinesiology here at SVSU. She completed her BS in Dietetics from Michigan State University, and her MS and PhD in Exercise Science both from the University at Buffalo. Darr is a registered dietitian with a board certification in sports dietetics. She has been an instructor and mentor to student-athletes and both undergraduate and graduate students in the field of Exercise Science, Nutrition, and Health for over 10 years. In addition, she is an 8 year practicing Sports Dietitian with experience at the Olympic, DI, DII, and DIII levels.
Dr. Darr started SVSU Sports Nutrition during her first year here at SVSU, 2015-2016; which provides SVSU athletics with Medical Nutrition Therapy, individual and team counseling, food budgeting, grocery store tours, fueling stations, travel meal guidance, body composition measures, refueling needs, and food safety education. Kinesiology students also assist with Sports Nutrition in order to aide in the athletes building a well-rounded healthy lifestyle plan to embrace nutrition and exercise both for optimal performance on and off the field.