| Mary Ellen Bingham |
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Nutritionist
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Mary Ellen Bingham MS, RD, CSSD is in her first year as a member of the UNC Sports Medicine staff. As Sports Nutritionist/Dietitian, she works closely with UNC's varsity athletic program, providing sports nutrition education, menu planning, supplement review and individual nutrition counseling.
Mary Ellen holds a BS in Nutrition from Boston University, where she was a member of their varsity women's track & field team. She earned her masters degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and completed her clinical training at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. She is credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (R.D) and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Prior to coming to UNC, Mary Ellen served as the Campus Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist at St. John's University in Queens, NY where she collaborated with dining services and the Department of Student Wellness, and worked closely with their varsity Division 1 athletics programs.
Mary Ellen is a member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and Sports Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) dietetics practice group.
