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Academic Background
Dr. Berardi has earned a doctoral degree from the
University of Western Ontario (2005) with a
specialization in the area of exercise biology and
nutrient biochemistry. Prior to his doctoral
studies, Dr. Berardi studied Exercise Science at
Eastern Michigan University (Masters program;
1999) as well as Health Science, Psychology, and
Philosophy at Lock Haven University (Undergraduate
program; 1997).
Throughout, Dr. Berardi’s research has focused on
the interaction between nutrition, sports
supplementation, and exercise performance. This
research has led to the publication of 8
scientific abstracts, 12 scientific papers and
textbook chapters, and over a dozen presentations
at scientific meetings. Further, Dr. Berardi has
taught college courses in Strength Training,
Exercise Science, Laboratory Techniques in
Exercise Science, Nutrient Metabolism, Fitness and
Wellness, and Exercise Nutrition.
Currently, Dr. Berardi is an adjunct professor of
Exercise Science at the University of Texas at
Austin.
Professional Background
Through his company, Science Link, Inc., Dr.
Berardi has worked in the exercise and nutrition
arena for over a decade, working with individuals
from all walks of life, from the sedentary to
athletes at the highest level of sport.
Currently, Dr. Berardi is the director of
performance nutrition for the Canadian National
Cross Country Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Canoe/Kayak
and Bobsleigh/Skeleton teams and is a performance
nutrition consultant to a number of elite level
individual athletes, sports teams, and Olympic
training centres including:
* The Toronto Maple Leafs
* The Canadian National Speed Skating Team
* The Calgary Sports Centre/Olympic Oval (Calgary,
Alberta)
* The Manitoba Sports Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
* The University of Texas Women's Track and Field
Team
* Individual athletes in nearly every sport
including professional football (NFL and CFL),
professional hockey (NHL and AHL), professional
baseball (MLB), professional basketball (NBA) and
more.
Dr. Berardi is also a member of the board of
directors for the International Youth Conditioning
Association, the premier international authority
with respect to athletic development and young
athlete-based conditioning.
Athletic Background
Dr. Berardi is no stranger to the demands of elite
athletics, having been successful in a number of
sports including:
* Power lifting (squat 650, deadlift 600, bench
430)
* Track and field (AAU nationals in 100m and 200m)
* Rugby (medaled @ national under 21
championships)
* Bodybuilding (1st place at the 1995 NABBA Mr.
Jr. USA)
Dr. John M. Berardi, PhD is
the author of
Gourmet Nutrition
along with Dr. John K. Williams,
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