Nyree Dardarian, EdD

Assistant Clinical Professor, Nutrition Science Department and Director, Center for Nutrition & Performance
Expertise nutrition Food

Nyree Dardarian is an assistant clinical professor and director of the Center for Nutrition & Performance in the Department of Nutrition Sciences. She is a licensed and registered dietitian and a board-certified specialist in Sports Dietetics. Her research projects focus on collegiate and professional athlete knowledge and behavior change, metabolism and nutrition centered workplace wellness.

Dardarian developed the formulation of Dragon Gels™, an in-sport fuel used exclusively by the teams she supports. Dardarian is the sports nutritionist for professional sports teams Philadelphia Union (Major League Soccer) and the Philadelphia Flyers (National Hockey League).

In The News

Worried About Seed Oils? Studies Say Linoleic Acid May Actually Lower Disease Risk
Nyree Dardarian, EdD, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 4 Health story about the health benefits of seed oils, despite recent social media claims that they are potentially harmful.
Human Kibble
Nyree Dardarian, EdD, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed on a May 20 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) “Good Day Philadelphia” segment about the viral trend of “human kibble,” a meal prep technique where people eat the same foods for every meal reminiscent of pet food, and how to make the trend more nutritionally well-rounded.
How Bone Broth Helps to Optimize Your Post-Workout Recovery
Nyree Dardarian, EdD, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a March 28 Outside article about the benefits of consuming bone broth as a post-workout recovery beverage.
Can Probiotic Supplements Improve Athletic Performance? Maybe, but Doctors Won’t Recommend Them—Yet.
Nyree Dardarian, EdD, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Jan. 29 Outside article about probiotic supplements impact on athletic performance.

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