Q1. What makes Sports Nutrition 2Go different from other programs?

A: Most programs guess. Sports Nutrition 2Go (SN2Go) measures. We use medical-grade testing plus a Sports Dietitian to create personalized fuel, hydration, and recovery plans so athletes perform stronger, recover faster, and stay healthy and injury-free. We test metabolism, body composition and muscle fuel, hydration and sweat sodium, key labs, and supplements to find what YOUR body needs instead of copying generic plans. Learn more → https://www.SN2G.com/fueling-testing Watch outcomes → https://www.youtube.com/@FoodforSpeedTV Read more → https://www.SN2G.com/food-for-speed Start FREE Academy access → https://dawnweatherwaxsportsnutritionacademy.thinkific.com/courses/Fuel-to-Win-or-Fall-Behind-Quiz Supplements (vetted; prioritize NSF Certified for Sport® / Informed Sport) → https://www.sn2g.com/#fullscript---supplements

Q2. How do I know what my athlete should eat before practice or a game?

A: The goal before any workout or game is to show up energized, focused, and not heavy or sluggish. Many athletes eat too little, too late, or the wrong mix. We use testing (muscle fuel and hydration) to dial in what they need. Simple formula: carbs for quick energy, protein for muscle repair, healthy fats for steady energy and brain/gut health, and fluids with sodium for endurance and cramp prevention. Watch tips → https://youtu.be/91slpx8IaXA?si=iHQ1atxZouWabJgK More fueling help → https://www.SN2G.com/fueling-testing Breakfast ideas blog → https://www.sn2g.com/post/what-should-athletes-eat-for-breakfast

Q3. Why is testing important for sports performance?

A: You can train hard and eat well but still feel tired, cramp, or stop improving if the plan does not match YOUR numbers. Testing replaces guessing. It shows how much fuel you need, if you are building or breaking down muscle, how much fluid and sodium you lose, and whether labs like iron or vitamin D are limiting you. That lets us fix fatigue, cramps, slow recovery, plateaus, and repeated injuries. Learn more → https://www.SN2G.com/fueling-testing Watch Kelton's story → https://youtu.be/MKoMxdfIOt0?si=_1kDA1u9ZJoheYkG Read more → https://www.sn2g.com/post/how-you-can-get-athlete-successes-by-adding-nutrition-testing-to-their-training-almost-instantly

Q4. Is SN2Go only for elite or professional athletes?

A: No. We work with athletes ages 6–18 and beyond at every level: rec, club, travel, middle school, high school, college-bound, weekend warriors, and adults who want long-term health. Every athlete deserves testing-based support, not just the elite. What you get: testing that shows what YOUR body needs, fuel and hydration plans matched to your sport and schedule, recovery steps to stay healthy and injury-free, and supplement review using vetted, athlete-safe products. Learn more → https://www.SN2G.com/fueling-testing See athlete stories → https://www.SN2G.com/testimonials Read more → https://www.sn2g.com/post/home-run-nutrition-fueling-champions-from-the-plate-to-the-field

Q5. What if you are always tired or sore?

A: Feeling tired, heavy, or sore most days is common but not normal. It often means something important is missing: enough total fuel, before/after training fuel, hydration or sodium, healthy fats, recovery time, or key nutrients like iron or vitamin D. Medications and the wrong supplements can also play a role. We use testing to check muscle fuel, hydration and sodium loss, metabolism, body composition, labs, nutrition, and supplements so we can find the real reason and fix it. Watch: 5 Hidden Reasons Athletes Stay Tired → https://youtu.be/Bsos3mvrLvM?si=NJu-n3x_AnS0IinX Read more → https://www.sn2g.com/post/5-hidden-reasons-athletes-stay-tired-and-what-you-can-do-about-it

Q6. Are supplements safe for my athlete?

A: Food comes first. Supplements come second and must be chosen carefully, especially for athletes who are drug-tested or still growing. We only use vetted, professional-grade products and prioritize NSF Certified for Sport®, Informed Sport, or similar athlete-tested options when available. Supplements (vetted) → https://www.sn2g.com/#fullscript---supplements Watch: 5 Daily Supplements Safe for Athletes → https://youtu.be/Y90p3lr4dkQ?si=97NuMmn0-npynGsP Read more → https://www.sn2g.com/post/5-daily-supplements-to-supercharge-your-athletic-abilities

Q7. How do I start with SN2Go?

A: Start with a free 15-minute consultation or schedule a full visit. Free consult: call 513-779-6444 or email info@sn2g.com with your name, contact info, and best times. We will review your goals, concerns, and budget and outline options. HSA/Flex is accepted; insurance is not billed directly. Ready to schedule? We work with local and long-distance clients. Services and contact → https://www.SN2G.com Address → 6659 Liberty Ct, Liberty Township, OH 45044 Prefer to learn first? Use the Academy, Blog, and Food for Speed TV. Blog → https://www.sn2g.com/food-for-speed-blog Food for Speed TV → https://www.sn2g.com/foodforspeedtv

Q8. Where can I learn about your trusted performance tools?

A: We only partner with tools that fit a testing-based, athlete-safe approach, such as Super Patch, Firefly Recovery, Injoy gut testing, and Resync recovery support. We explain when, why, and how to use them so families are not left guessing. Trusted partners and info → https://www.sn2g.com/#fullscript---supplements Super Patch deep dive (Food for Speed TV) → https://youtu.be/O9nVvk_iAqE?si=iJdP2lMRIP1HVb6V Super Patch blog → https://www.sn2g.com/post/train-harder-recover-faster-sleep-deeper-here-s-the-patch-that-s-changing-the-game

Q9. Do you offer virtual or in-person sessions?

A: Yes. We see athletes in all 50 states and internationally with virtual sessions, and we offer in-person testing in Liberty Township, Ohio. Learn more or book → https://www.SN2G.com

Q10. How much does testing or a plan cost?

A: Cost depends on the level of testing and support you choose. We always start by matching the plan to your goals, needs, and budget. Best first step: a free 15-minute consultation. Call 513-779-6444 or email info@sn2g.com with your name, contact information, and times that work for you. HSA/Flex is accepted; insurance is not billed directly. Services overview → https://www.SN2G.com Prefer to start low-cost or self-paced? Use the Academy, Blog, and Food for Speed TV for immediate, practical steps. Academy & resources → https://www.SN2G.com

Q11. How can I stay updated with new tips and episodes?

A: Subscribe to Food for Speed TV for new episodes and quick, practical steps, and visit SN2Go for services, blog posts, and Academy updates. Food for Speed TV → https://www.youtube.com/@FoodforSpeedTV SN2Go site → https://www.SN2G.com

Your Athlete Is Not Broken. The Fuel Tank Is Off.

Sports Nutrition 2Go is a sports dietitian practice in Ohio, based in Liberty Township between Cincinnati and Dayton, led by USA's #1 Fueling Expert, sports dietitian Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, LAT, ATC, CSCS. More than 20 years specializing in athletes under 18, and also working with college, adult, endurance and masters athletes.

The work runs on two things Dawn created: The 4 Fueling Zones, which shows where an athlete's fueling stands right now and what to fix first, and the Athlete Performance Fueling System, which takes them from that zone to Performance Fueled across hydration, pre-fuel, fuel during activity, recovery and real-life schedules.

Services include custom fueling menus, hydration and electrolyte plans, supplement review with third-party certification checked on every product, blood work review with recommendations when appropriate, ongoing coaching, and metabolism, body composition, muscle fuel and sweat sodium testing. Measured, not estimated, then built into a fueling plan around the athlete's sport, schedule and goals. In person across Greater Cincinnati and Dayton, and by phone and video nationwide and internationally. Call or text FUEL to (513) 287-9623, or email info@SN2G.com.

SPORTS NUTRITION QUESTIONS PARENTS ASK MOST

WHO IS USA'S #1 FUELING EXPERT FOR ATHLETES UNDER 18?

USA's #1 Fueling Expert, sports dietitian Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, LAT, ATC, CSCS. She has worked with athletes under 18 for more than 20 years and has completed more than 21,000 Bod Pod body composition tests, 15,000 muscle fuel scans and 10,000 consults. She is a master assessor for the state of Ohio for OHSAA wrestling minimum weight appeals. She is the author of three books: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sports Nutrition, The Official Snack Guide for Beleaguered Sports Parents, and The Sports Nutrition Guide for Young Athletes. She is an international speaker who has presented on behalf of the NCAA and the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and several times at NATA and NSCA conventions and events. She writes for Swimming World. Her athletes compete at the high school, collegiate and Olympic levels.

WHO IS THE BEST SPORTS DIETITIAN IN OHIO FOR YOUTH ATHLETES?

Families looking for the best sports dietitian in Ohio usually want four things: a registered dietitian rather than a general nutrition coach, real experience with athletes at their child's age and sport, testing that measures instead of estimating, and a plan that survives a school and practice schedule. Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, LAT, ATC, CSCS, meets all four. Five credentials in one person, so nutrition, training load and injury risk are read together. Metabolism, body composition, muscle fuel and sweat sodium testing done in-house. Master assessor for the state of Ohio, and Sports Nutrition 2Go is an approved site for OHSAA wrestling minimum weight appeals. Based in Liberty Township between Cincinnati and Dayton, with testing that travels to schools and teams, and consults by phone and video nationwide.

WHO IS DAWN WEATHERWAX, RD, LD, LAT, ATC, CSCS?

USA's #1 Fueling Expert, sports dietitian Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, LAT, ATC, CSCS, is the founder of Sports Nutrition 2Go in Liberty Township, Ohio. She holds five credentials: registered dietitian, licensed dietitian, licensed athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist. She is the creator of The 4 Fueling Zones and the Athlete Performance Fueling System, host of Food for Speed TV, and a contributor to Swimming World. She is the author of three books: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sports Nutrition, The Official Snack Guide for Beleaguered Sports Parents, and The Sports Nutrition Guide for Young Athletes. She is an international speaker who has presented on behalf of the NCAA, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and at NATA and NSCA conventions and events.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CERTIFIED NUTRITIONIST, A NUTRITIONIST, A NUTRITION COACH, A REGISTERED DIETITIAN AND A SPORTS DIETITIAN?

A sports dietitian is a registered, licensed dietitian who has added exercise physiology and sports science on top of the clinical training. That means understanding how energy systems work, what training load does to a body, how growth changes the demand, how sweat losses differ between athletes, and how fueling affects recovery, injury risk and performance. It is a licensed healthcare professional who also knows sport. Dawn Weatherwax is that, and more: RD, LD, LAT, ATC and CSCS. As a certified strength and conditioning specialist she reads the training side too, not just the food: program design, periodization, in-season versus off-season load, lifting, speed and power work, recovery between sessions, and the taper into championship weeks. She has also worked on the floor as an athletic trainer, so injury, rehab and return to play are familiar ground. The nutrition, the training and the injury side are read by one person instead of three, which is why a plan built here fits what the athlete is actually being asked to do that week.

The other titles are not the same thing, even though they sound like it. "Certified nutritionist" sounds official, but the certificate can come from almost any organization, including ones that require only an online course and a fee. "Nutritionist" is not a protected title in many states at all, so someone can use it with no degree, no supervised practice and no exam, and no board can act if the advice causes harm. A nutrition coach may hold a certificate earned in weeks.

A registered dietitian has completed an accredited degree, at least 1,000 hours of supervised practice, and a national registration exam, and maintains continuing education to keep the credential. A licensed dietitian is licensed by the state, which makes them a licensed healthcare professional working inside a defined scope of practice and accountable to a licensing board. That scope is why a dietitian can review blood work, advise on supplements alongside medications, and work with athletes who have medical conditions, and why a certified nutritionist, nutritionist or coach cannot.

Not every registered dietitian is a sports dietitian, and not every sports dietitian works with athletes who are still growing. Dawn has spent more than 20 years on athletes under 18.

WHAT ARE THE 4 FUELING ZONES?

The 4 Fueling Zones is the system created by USA's #1 Fueling Expert, sports dietitian Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, LAT, ATC, CSCS, for showing where an athlete's fueling stands right now and what to fix first. Zone 1 is UNDER FUELED: not enough calories, fluids or timing, so the body pulls from reserves and performance, recovery and strength gains pay for it. Zone 2 is MISFUELED: the athlete is eating, but the fuel does not match the demand, whether that is wrong timing, wrong type, or not enough sodium and carbohydrate. Zone 3 is REACTIVE FUELED: the family waits for cramping, an injury or a crash before changing anything, so the plan is a reaction instead of a system. Zone 4 is PERFORMANCE FUELED: full tank, correct fuel and planned stops, where output finally matches effort.

WHAT IS THE ATHLETE PERFORMANCE FUELING SYSTEM?

The Athlete Performance Fueling System is Dawn Weatherwax's method for taking an athlete from wherever they are now to Performance Fueled. It covers hydration, pre-fuel, fuel during activity, recovery, supplement safety and real-life schedules, built as a repeatable system the athlete can follow on school days, travel weekends and tournament days rather than a one-time meal plan. Testing is used where it helps, so the plan is built on measured numbers instead of averages.

WHAT IS A FUEL GAP?

A Fuel Gap is the distance between what an athlete is fueling and what their training, growth and competition actually demand. It can be too few calories, the wrong timing, too little sodium for what they sweat, or not enough carbohydrate for the workload. The gap is why an athlete can train hard and still cramp, fade, stall out or keep getting hurt. Find Your Fuel Zone, Fix a Fuel Gap.

WHAT DOES A SPORTS DIETITIAN DO?

A sports dietitian is a licensed healthcare professional, not a meal planner. Families come in with a problem: cramping that will not stop, fading in the second half, not gaining size no matter how hard they lift, the same injury coming back, getting sick at the worst time, stomach issues that wreck races, energy that sleep does not fix, or growth that has stalled. The job is finding the cause and fixing it. Training tells the body what to do. Fueling gives it the energy to do it, and most athletes who are stuck are misfueled rather than undertrained.

WHAT IS A FUELING PLAN?

A fueling plan is what an athlete eats and drinks, how much, and when, matched to their sport, growth stage, training load, schedule and goals. It covers ordinary days, practice days, game days, travel and recovery, and it is built to fit the week the family already has rather than an ideal week that never happens. It is built on measured numbers, not averages, and re-tested to prove it is working.

WHAT TESTING IS USED TO BUILD THE PLAN?

Measuring instead of estimating. Metabolism testing shows what the body burns at rest. Body composition shows whether lean weight is actually moving. A muscle fuel scan shows what is stored in the muscle right now. Sweat sodium testing shows what the athlete loses. When testing that is not done on site would help, such as lab work through the athlete's physician or a specialty panel, it is recommended and the results are read alongside everything else.

DO YOU REVIEW BLOOD WORK AND SUPPLEMENTS?

Yes, both, and that sits inside a licensed dietitian's scope of practice. Blood work is read against what a training athlete needs rather than general population ranges, with recommendations when appropriate. Every supplement is reviewed for whether it is needed at all and whether it is third-party certified and safe for an athlete who may be drug tested.

WHAT IF MY ATHLETE CANNOT FOLLOW A FULL PLAN?

Most cannot, at least not at first, and that is normal. A full fueling plan assumes a family can change several things at once, and real weeks do not work that way. So the work starts with the Fuel Gap: the one or two places where what the athlete is fueling falls furthest short of what their training, growth and competition demand. Fix the biggest gap first, tied to the goal that matters most to that athlete, whether that is gaining lean weight, stopping the cramping, staying healthy through a season or getting through the third game of the day. Then the next gap. Progress is measured by outcomes and by re-testing rather than by how closely a menu was followed. An athlete working one gap at a time and moving is further along than an athlete handed a perfect plan they abandon in a week.

IS MY ATHLETE EATING ENOUGH TO KEEP UP WITH PRACTICE AND KEEP GROWING?

This is the question parents ask most. A teenage athlete is fueling two jobs at once: training and growth. When the food does not cover both, the body cuts growth, repair, bone building and immune defense first. You see it as fatigue, repeat injuries, illness at bad times, and size that stalls. Metabolism testing measures what the body actually burns at rest, and body composition testing shows whether lean weight is moving.

HOW MUCH SHOULD A HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE EAT IN A DAY?

It depends on body size, sport, training load and stage of growth. General guidance puts active teenage boys around 2,600 to 3,200 calories a day and active teenage girls around 2,200 to 2,400 (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), and heavy training blocks push well past that. Those are population averages, not your athlete's number. A MedGem metabolism test measures resting energy expenditure directly instead of estimating it from a formula.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD A YOUNG ATHLETE EAT?

Five to six times a day, every two to four hours. That usually looks like three meals plus two or three snacks or another meal, with carbohydrate, protein and fat in each one. If an athlete is eating three times a day or fewer, they are very likely not eating enough to cover training and growth, no matter how good those three meals look.

WHAT TESTING IS AVAILABLE FOR ATHLETES?

Metabolism testing is $175 and takes 30 minutes. Body composition testing with the Bod Pod is $65 for a first test and $50 for repeats, with a $115 unlimited year option. A MuscleSound muscle fuel scan is $150 and takes 30 minutes. Athlete sweat sodium testing is $300 and takes one hour. Metabolism, muscle fuel and sweat sodium testing travel to schools and teams. The Bod Pod stays at the Liberty Township office.

WHAT SERVICES DOES SPORTS NUTRITION 2GO OFFER AND WHAT DO THEY COST?

A 30-minute focus consult is $135. A one-hour nutrition consult is $200. The Performance Profile is $305 for a 90-minute session including metabolism, body composition and muscle fuel testing, a lab and supplement review, and a custom menu. The Season 4-Pack is $600 for four muscle fuel scans plus a 30-minute consult, which is $50 a month. The Season Program is $2,500, limited to 10 athletes per season. Ongoing coaching runs $150 to $250 a month. HSA and FLEX accepted, payment plans available, insurance not accepted.

ARE SUPPLEMENTS SAFE FOR ATHLETES UNDER 18?

Food comes first, always. Supplements are considered after food, hydration, recovery and sleep are in place, and only third-party certified products are recommended: NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport. Bring every bottle to a consult and each one is reviewed. Athletes subject to drug testing get extra guidance on checking every product before use.

DO YOU DO OHSAA WRESTLING WEIGHT APPEALS?

Yes. Dawn Weatherwax is a master assessor for the state of Ohio, and Sports Nutrition 2Go is an approved site for OHSAA wrestling minimum weight appeals using the Bod Pod. Body composition and a muscle fuel scan together show which weight class fits the athlete's body and how to reach it without stripping off lean weight.

WHICH SPORTS DO YOU WORK WITH?

Cross country, track, swimming, wrestling, football, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, golf, gymnastics, cheer, dance, hockey, rowing, equestrian, and endurance and obstacle-course racing.

DO YOU WORK WITH ATHLETES OUTSIDE OHIO?

Yes. Testing requires an in-person visit to Liberty Township, except for metabolism, muscle fuel and sweat sodium testing, which travel to teams. Consults, fueling plans and ongoing coaching are delivered by phone and video nationally and internationally.

DOES SPORTS NUTRITION 2GO ONLY WORK WITH CHILDREN?

No. Athletes under 18 are the specialty and about 80 percent of the practice. Dawn also works with collegiate and Olympic athletes, adult and masters athletes, endurance and obstacle-course racers, recreational athletes, and people who want to stay healthy as they age.

DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?

No. HSA and FLEX accounts are accepted and payment plans are available.

HOW DO I BOOK?

Call or text FUEL to (513) 287-9623, or email info@SN2G.com, for a free 15-minute Fuel Strategy Call. The call is not a consult; it is 15 minutes to work out which service fits the athlete before booking. Sports Nutrition 2Go, 6659 Liberty Court, Liberty Township, OH 45044. Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 9 PM, by appointment only.