Question 1

What does a sports dietitian do?

Accepted Answer

A sports dietitian provides personalised nutrition advice to athletes — tuned to the sport, training volume, goal and season. No fad diets or one-size-fits-all plans, just nutrition that supports performance and stays realistic.

Question 2

Who is sports nutrition advice for?

Accepted Answer

Any sporting adult — from recreational runners to competitive triathletes or team athletes. Also strength athletes, hybrid athletes (HIIT, obstacle races, functional fitness) and goal-driven recreational athletes working toward a first 10 km or a PR.

Question 3

Do you work with triathletes and endurance athletes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Triathletes, runners, marathoners, road cyclists, swimmers, duathletes and mountain bikers make up a large part of the practice. Focus on glycogen storage, race-day fueling and recovery between long sessions.

Question 4

Do you offer online consultations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every consultation can happen via secure video. Useful for athletes across Flanders who can't always travel to Mechelen.

Question 5

Where is the practice located?

Accepted Answer

In Mechelen, Belgium — Caputsteenstraat 78, 2800 Mechelen. Online consultations are also available for those who live further away.

Question 6

What does a consultation cost?

Accepted Answer

Intake consult €84 (1h15–1h30), follow-up €42 (30–45 min). A goal-specific nutrition plan is priced on request. All prices include VAT.

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Jolien Vermeulen