Dr. John Berardi
PhD, CSCS

Precision Nutrition is a creation of John M. Berardi, PhD, CSCS. Dr. Berardi's philosophy is simple: people from all walks of life, from soccer stars to soccer coaches to soccer moms, should have access to the most recent developments in health, exercise, and nutrient science.

Dr. Berardi and Precision Nutrition, Inc. have one purpose: to help people get better through nutrition and exercise.

Academic Background
Dr. Berardi has earned a doctoral degree from the University of Western Ontario (2005) with a specialization in the area of exercise biology and nutrient biochemistry.

Prior to his doctoral studies, Dr. Berardi studied Exercise Science at Eastern Michigan University (Masters program; 1999) as well as Health Science, Psychology, and Philosophy at Lock Haven University (Undergraduate program; 1997).

Throughout, Dr. Berardi’s research has focused on the interaction between nutrition, sports supplementation, and exercise performance. This research has led to the publication of 8 scientific abstracts, 12 scientific papers and textbook chapters, and over a dozen presentations at scientific meetings.

Further, Dr. Berardi has taught college courses in Strength Training, Exercise Science, Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science, Nutrient Metabolism, Fitness and Wellness, and Exercise Nutrition.

Currently, Dr. Berardi is an adjunct professor of Exercise Science at the University of Texas at Austin.

Professional Background
Dr. Berardi has worked in the exercise and nutrition arena for over a decade, working with individuals from all walks of life, from the sedentary to athletes at the highest level of sport.

Currently, Dr. Berardi is a performance nutrition consultant for the Canadian National Cross Country Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Canoe/Kayak and Bobsleigh/Skeleton teams as well as a number of additional elite level individual athletes, sports teams, and Olympic training centres including:

  • The Toronto Maple Leafs
  • The Canadian National Speed Skating Team
  • The Calgary Sports Centre/Olympic Oval (Calgary, Alberta)
  • The Manitoba Sports Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
  • The University of Texas Women's Track and Field Team
  • Individual athletes in nearly every sport including professional football (NFL and CFL), professional hockey (NHL and AHL), professional baseball (MLB), professional basketball (NBA) and more.

Dr. Berardi is also a member of the board of directors for the International Youth Conditioning Association, the premier international authority with respect to athletic development and young athlete-based conditioning.

Publications
Dr. Berardi has published over 200 popular press articles for magazines like Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Women’s Health, Muscle and Fitness, Testosterone and more.

Further, Dr. Berardi has authored or co-authored 5 books including:

  • Gourmet Nutrition w/ Chef Michael Williams
  • Gourmet Nutrition with Dr John Williams
  • Scrawny to Brawny with Mike Mejia
  • The Grappler’s Guide to Sports Nutrition with Michael Fry
  • The Metabolism Advantage
  • Precision Nutrition

Some of Dr. Berardi’s articles, audio, and video content can be found online at the following sites:

Coaching Professionals
Through his Precision Nutrition Network (PNN), Dr. Berardi has pioneered a new way of delivering cutting edge nutrition advice to coaches, strength and conditioning specialists, personal trainers, nutritionists, therapists, chiropractors, and physicians across the world.

As members of the PNN, these individuals are able to: a) fast track their own nutrition education, b) deliver Dr. Berardi’s unique and unparalleled expertise to a wide range of clients, patients, and athletes; c) create new nutrition-based revenue sources based on Dr. Berardi’s work.

The Healthy Food Bank
Dr Berardi, believing that everyone should have access to healthy food regardless of the circumstances they were born into, helped to launch the North American non-profit organization, Healthy Food Bank.

The Healthy Food Bank provides nutritious staples like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to people in need around North America.

For more information about Dr Berardi's nutrition philosophy, pick up a copy of Precision Nutrition.

In addition, Dr Berardi can be reached through the Precision Nutrition online community.