We ’ re sure a lot of people want your life now ! Can you tell us what a day in the life of the Chicago Bulls Nutritionist looks like ?
Working as the Chicago Bulls Nutritionist has always been a dream job . I ' m always going to take it in any repeat of this life that I would have … it ’ s really been the best thing for me .
Jenny with her World Series ring . Images courtesy of Jenny Westerkamp
Working as the Chicago Bulls Nutritionist has always been a dream job .
I ' m tasked with creating , planning and executing the nutrition program for the roughly 15 players on the team . I have three different buckets that I focus on :
1 . Food service – I work with our chef , who is also a dietitian , and we collaborate on recipes and menu planning for the players while they ’ re at home . I also plan the food while they ’ re on the road .
2 . Education – I send out nutrition tips and reminders two to three times a week .
3 . Our fuel station – this involves distributing anything that ' s part of a player ’ s performance protocol I ' ve created , like smoothies or supplements .
I also meet with the players individually – and even talk to their personal chefs ! – to provide nutrition counselling and get them all set up so they can use nutrition to their advantage .
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