Understand Genetics in Sport & Nutrition
A practical, learning toolkit consisting of a webinar and a case study document, for nutrition and performance students and professionals
What is included
A recorded lecture explaining how genetic information is interpreted in sports nutrition, with clear emphasis on biological context, limits, and responsible use
A downloadable case study toolkit that walks through a real-world athlete scenario, showing how genetics is integrated after training load, recovery, and nutrition are assessed
Practical examples of sport-relevant genetic pathways (e.g. caffeine metabolism, recovery, connective tissue) and how they inform implementation decisions, not predictions
A structured reasoning framework you can reuse to decide when genetics adds value in practice — and when it doesn’t
Is This Toolkit For You?
If you work with performance, health or nutrition — and you’ve ever felt unsure about DNA testing — this is built for you.
Nutritionists & Dietitians
Expand your personalised nutrition toolkit with a clear, ethical framework.
Students
Build modern, evidence-based understanding without the intimidation factor.
Personal Trainers & Coaches
Understand what DNA can and can’t say about performance and recovery.
Curious practitioners
Stop guessing. Learn how to interpret results responsibly and confidently.
What You’ll Learn
A practical overview of how genetic data is commonly interpreted in nutrition settings, including where it can be useful and where caution is needed.
- Genetics foundations for practice (genes, variants, SNPs) explained in clear, usable terms
- How to read DNA results with context: what is meaningful, what is noise, and what needs caution
- Performance and recovery interpretation: where genetics may influence response, adaptation, and risk factors
- Key sport-relevant gene–diet examples (e.g. caffeine metabolism) and how to turn them into client-safe recommendations
- A decision-making approach for consultations: when to adjust guidance, when to keep it the same, and how to explain why
- Ethical and communication best practice: probability language, uncertainty, and avoiding deterministic or fear-based framing
What this helps you avoid
About Dr. Leta Pilic
I’m a PhD-qualified nutrition scientist and nutrigenetics educator with over a decade of experience in research, academia and applied practice.
I believe genetic testing should be useful, not overwhelming, and ethical, not salesy.
My goal is to help you unlock meaningful, personalised health strategies using tools that are evidence-based and responsibly delivered.
So what makes me qualified to help you?
– PhD in nutrition and genetics
– Registered Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition (the only UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists recognised by Public Health England and the NHS)
– Actively educating future personalised nutrition professionals
– Actively researching in nutrition and genetics, making sure I am up to date and contributing to the latest evidence
– Deep knowledge of laboratory procedures that is essential to understand how your DNA is analysed
Connect with me on LinkedIn for professional updates and insights.
Ready to Understand Genetics in Performance Nutrition?
Access the toolkit and learn how to use DNA insights without overpromising or misinterpreting results.