Sports Nutrition Counseling

Fueling athletes for performance, recovery, and long‑term health

We help athletes of all ages understand how to fuel their bodies for training, competition, and recovery.

What We Help With

We support:

Under‑fueling
Low energy availability
Performance plateaus
Recovery challenges
Hydration needs
Growth and development concerns
Athletes with disordered eating
Athletes with eating disorders
Return‑to‑sport after injury or eating disorder treatment

How We Help

Athletes learn:

How to fuel before, during, and after training
How to support recovery
How to prevent injury
How to build balanced performance plates
How to manage appetite changes
How to integrate gentle nutrition

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Ready to Begin?

We’d love to support your performance goals.

In-person & Telehealth Nutrition Support

in Cary, NC

We provide convenient in‑person appointments for families across the Triangle (Cary, Apex, Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay‑Varina, Wake Forest and surrounding communities), and telehealth services support for those who cannot travel easily or who prefer to meet virtually throughout NC. (We also offer telehealth services to families in AZ, CA, CO, and VA.)

Click below to schedule a new or existing patient appointment. If you do not see a provider and/or a preferred time available, please call us at 919-937-2031, or email us at info@stepping-stonesnutrition.com. We will contact you as soon as possible.

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FAQ: Sports Nutrition Counseling

Please reach us at info@stepping-stonesnutrition.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Do all dietitians have sports nutrition expertise?

Sports dietitians specialize in understanding how nutrition affects athletic performance, recovery, growth, and injury prevention. At Stepping Stones Nutrition, our sports nutrition work also uniquely integrates eating disorder awareness — a critical combination, since athletes are at elevated risk for disordered eating and under-fueling.

My teenager is an athlete and I'm worried they're not eating enough. What should I do?

Under-fueling is one of the most common — and most harmful — issues we see in young athletes. It can affect performance, bone health, growth, hormonal health, and mental well-being. If you're concerned your teen athlete isn't eating enough, reaching out to a sports dietitian is an important first step. We work with both athletes and their families to address fueling concerns in a supportive, non-alarmist way.

Can you help an athlete who is recovering from an eating disorder and wants to return to sport?

Yes — return-to-sport after eating disorder treatment is a specific area of focus for us. We help athletes and their treatment teams navigate the physical and psychological aspects of reintroducing training safely, supporting both recovery and performance goals simultaneously.

What should I do if my question isn't listed here?

Look at our broader Frequently Asked Questions section!